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Tuberculosis, mainly affecting the lungs, is an infectious disease spread via air particles from one person to the next.

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The pathogen for Tuberculosis is known as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

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Prevention of Tuberculosis starts with vaccination. If someone is diagnosed with Latent TB, other forms of prevention include staying home, covering mouth, ventilating room, wearing mask, etc.

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Treatment for Tuberculosis takes much longer than the average bacterial infection, but medication is the main form of treatment. The medication must be taken anywhere from six to nine months depending on age and other health factors.

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This is a treatment medication for Tuberculosis.

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Another medication used in treating Tuberculosis is Rifampin which can sometimes reduce treatment time.

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Symptoms of Tuberculosis include loss of appetite, chills, fever, fatigue, excessive coughing, unintentional weight loss, coughing up blood, and chest pain.