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.

What Are the Effects of Tuberculosis on Lung Tissue?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon Perkins

Tuberculosis, an airborne disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lungs though it can spread to other organs. More than 13,000 new cases of tuberculosis, or TB, were reported in the United States in 2007, according to Merck Manuals Online Medical Library.