Tuberculosis Signs: Early Symptoms and TB Test Facts

Symptoms of tuberculosis can affect lung tissue, bones, and even the urinary tract. Recognizing the first signs of TB and understanding the side effects of skin tests is essential for managing this chronic bacterial infection.

First Signs of Tuberculosis

Published Aug,14 2017 | By J. Lucy Boyd

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infection caused by the organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a communicable disease spread through the air by speaking, coughing or sneezing. TB may be latent (inactive) or active. Tuberculosis is treatable, but it may take up to a year to rid the body of it.