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TB (tuberculosis)
A potentially serious infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs, but can spread to other organs.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 33-year old asked:
What are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis TB?
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A 42-year old asked:
My son had tuberculosis when he was 9years old. His coughing however sounds really bad. Is it possible for TB to have a relapse?
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A member asked:
Hello doctor please help me.I am having anti tuberculosis treatment for two months. I have gland tb.I for fever in the evening. Why doctor. Plz help?
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A 19-year old male asked about a 24-year old female:
What would be your best prescription for Tuberculosis Meningitis. Friend is already on treatment, need second opinion only. She's on tb meds only.
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A 19-year old female asked:
If my tb skin test ran positive but I've never had tuberculosis, does that mean I have latent tb? And do I HAVE to take antiobiotics if I do have it?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Have you ever heard of Primary Tuberculosis in Sinuses? I have many terrible symptoms that point to TB or something like TB. My symptoms started in my sinuses, now in the back of my neck, back of head, spine, muscles and now starting in my joints. When
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A 16-year old male asked about a female:
How serious is tuberculosis?
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A 27-year old asked:
How does tuberculosis spread?
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A 20-year old asked:
What are the symptoms for tuberculosis?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is latent and active tuberculosis?
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A 39-year old asked:
How do you get tested for tuberculosis?
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A 30-year old asked:
How to prevent tuberculosis effectively?
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A 24-year old asked:
I have untreated tuberculosis, can I die?
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A 40-year old asked:
what is the cause of tuberculosis usually?
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A 31-year old asked:
How can you tell if you have tuberculosis?
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A 38-year old asked:
What happens when you get a tuberculosis shot?
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A 22-year old asked:
Is there Tuberculosis treatment for 4 months?
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A 35-year old asked:
What are some diseases similar to tuberculosis?
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A 18-year old asked:
How does someone know if they have tuberculosis?
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A 39-year old asked:
What biological system does tuberculosis affect?
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A 42-year old asked:
How do you get tested for tuberculosis routinely?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is tuberculosis like and how dangerous it is?
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A 21-year old asked:
Is tuberculosis infection prevalent in the world?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it possible to work while you have tuberculosis?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are the chances of a person to get tuberculosis?
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A 21-year old asked:
I'm scared, is the treatment for tuberculosis painful?
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A 47-year old asked:
What type of medicines should I take to treat tuberculosis?
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A 18-year old asked:
what happens if you dont take your full tuberculosis pills ?
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A 21-year old asked:
Where is the most likely place for me to catch tuberculosis?
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A 70-year old female asked about a 47-year old female:
What is the latest treatment for avian tuberculosis in humans?
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