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How can i know if i'm suffering from tuberculosis ?
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Doctor: only your doctor can diagnose it, based on your history, symptoms, exam, xrays and laboratory tests.
Answered 11/18/2014
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Tuberculosis: TB is an infection caused by a germ (bacterium) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB usually affects the lungs, but any part of the body can be affected. http://patient.info/health/tuberculosis-leaflet
Answered 9/28/2016
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