TuberculosisSigns & symptoms Inactive TB does not give you symptoms you can notice.
Active TB (TB disease) gives you symptoms you can notice. TB symptoms may not appear until the disease has already caused damage.
Symptoms of active TB:
- A cough that lasts two weeks or more, especially if you cough up fluid or blood comes from your lungs when you cough
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Night sweats
- Loss of appetite
Many of these symptoms can be confused with other illnesses. If you have these symptoms, of if you think you might have TB, see you doctor.
Your doctor can give you tests to see if you have TB, and make a TB diagnosis.
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