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TB (tuberculosis)
A potentially serious infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs, but can spread to other organs.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | |||||
Preteen6-13 | |||||
Teenager14-18 | |||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Chest
Latent tuberculosis
Condition
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
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