Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is tuberculosis?
A
Bacterial infection that can affect anyone
2
Q
What can tuberculosis affect?
A
Infects lungs as well as the brain, spine, bones and joints
3
Q
Symptoms
A
-Chronic cough
-Coughing up fluids or blood
-Fever
-Loss of appetite
-Weight loss
-Night sweats
4
Q
Diagnosis
A
-TB skin test
-Chest x-ray
5
Q
Treatment
A
Medications
