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What are the cause of tuberculosis?

Cough for more than 3 weeks
Coughing up blood
Chest pain
Pain with breathing or coughing
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Fever
Night sweats
Chills
Loss of appetite

How are at high risk for tuberculosis infection?

HIV patients
IV drug addiction
Those in contact with infected people
Diabetics
Cancer patient
Malnutrition

What are the complication of tuberculosis?

Spinal pain
Joint damage
Meningitis
Heart problems
Liver and kidney problems

How to diagnose tuberculosis?

Blood test
Imaging study
Sputum study

What ia the treatment of tuberculosis?

Anti0tuberculosis medication:
Isoniazid
Rifampicin
Ethambutol

For those who are living with him or in direct contact with him they may receive prophylactic antibiotics as rifampicin under medical supervision.

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