Tuberculosis (patient information)
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What is Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis, or TB is a bacterial infection that kills 3 million people worldwide, more people than any other infection in the world. Approximately one-third of the world is infected, and 15 million people in the US. Active tuberculosis kills 60% of the time if not treated, but treatment cures 90% of patients.
What are the symptoms of Tuberculosis?
What to do if you think you, or a housemate, have Tuberculosis
How is Tuberculosis spread?
Tuberculosis is spread from person to person through the air as person with active tuberculosis coughs or sneezes. Tuberculosis is not often spread on surfaces or by objects of a person infected with active tuberculosis.
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for Tuberculosis
Directions to Hospitals Treating Tuberculosis