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Treatment for Tuberculosis is extensive. Those with active Tuberculosis will undergo multiple medications for 6-9 months minimum. They must follow the directions perfectly or risk their pathogen becoming drug-resistant.

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A bad cough that lasts longer than 3 weeks
Chest pain
Coughing up blood or sputum
Weakness or fatigue
Weight loss
No appetite
Chills
Fever
Sweating at night

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Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This disease usually attacks the lungs, but also can attack other organs such as the kidneys and spleen. Tuberculosis cannot be spread through things like shaking hands, touching door knobs, or by lack of hand washing. This is an airborne pathogen and is only spread through coming in prolonged contact with someone who is infected. There is a vaccine available, but it is not widely available in America.