Physical Effects of TB

Tuberculosis is an airborne disease that is transmitted by bacteria from one person to another. Tuberculosis can infect many important parts of the body, such as the spine, kidneys, and even the brain. It is primarily known to target the lungs.

General symptoms of TB:

• Feelings of sickness or weakness (fatigue)

• Sudden loss of weight/loss of muscle

• Fever

• Night sweats/chills

• Excessive coughing and chest pain

• Coughing up blood / long term cough