Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis. About 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kills about half of those affected. Typical symptoms of active TB are a chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. It was historically called consumption due to the weight loss. Infection of other organs can cause a wide range of symptoms.
I am a MDR TB patient in India. Life is hard being a TB patient in India. Please make a vaccine to eliminate TB from the face of the Earth.
I wish you a speedy recovery. What does mdr tb stand for?
@@Naturegirl1976 Multi Drug Resistant TB
It's not that easy to make an effective vaccine......doctors are trying their best........however GET WELL SOON
You're from which part of India?
Great Speech. Thank you
TB needs more attention
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria.
Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body.
Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis.
About 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kills about half of those affected.
Typical symptoms of active TB are a chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
It was historically called consumption due to the weight loss.
Infection of other organs can cause a wide range of symptoms.
Have been living with tuberculosis for years now,until I got in contact with Dr mason channel on RUclips and got cured ,thank you Doctor,God bless you