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Pulmonary tuberculosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Disease overview
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic infectious respiratory disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection of the lungs.
This disease is common in immunocompromised individuals such as those wi...
Detailed description
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic infectious respiratory disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection of the lungs.
This disease is common in immunocompromised individuals such as those with HIV infection, diabetes, and the elderly.
The main symptoms include cough, hemoptysis, fever, weight loss, and loss of appetite.
Disease information
Disease name
Pulmonary tuberculosis
English name
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Related departments
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Tuberculosis
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Related hospitals
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Related doctors