What is Pulmonary Tuberculosis?

Pulmonary tuberculosis (also known as TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that attacks and destroys the lung tissue. With an early diagnosis, pulmonary tuberculosis can be treated and cured with antibiotics. Those with TB can infect others around them, causing an epidemic which, when left untreated can cause life-threatening complications such as permanent lung damage.

With an early diagnosis, pulmonary tuberculosis can be treated and cured with antibiotics.

What causes Pulmonary Tuberculosis?

The bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is airborne and spread through the air by inhaling air exhaled by someone with tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is spread by coughing, sneezing or laughing and is an epidemic in areas where people are close to one another.

What are the symptoms of Pulmonary Tuberculosis ?

• Coughing up phlegm
• Coughing up blood
• Constant fever
• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Unexplained weight-loss