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What is tuberculosis?

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Tuberculosis is a contagious infection caused by bacteria that mainly effects the lungs but also can affect any other organ. It’s rare and can last several months and years. It also is transmitted through direct contact. Symptoms are coughs with blood, sudden weight loss, night sweats and loss of appetite. Also coughing that can last 2-3 weeks
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A potentially serious infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs.

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