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Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that spreads through the air when someone with active TB disease coughs or sneezes. It most often infects the lungs. While many people are infected with TB worldwide, not all become sick. Those with weakened immune systems are most at risk. To prevent TB, people exposed should get tested and complete treatment if infected. Signs of active TB include prolonged cough, chest pain, coughing up blood, fever and weight loss. Treatment involves a DOTS program where patien

Author

Kailash Nagar

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EN