Caused mainly by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, if not treated on time tuberculosis can be fatal. It can affect all the body organs but starts with a severe infection in your lungs. Today, tuberculosis is occurring all around the globe, especially in countries prevalent with conditions like poor nutrition, poverty and large population.
Some people do not experience any symptoms of the infection, and the condition is known as latent TB. It can stay dormant for several years before turning into active tuberculosis. Mostly, it starts with coughing that lasts for over three weeks and difficulty breathing.
Tuberculosis is not any other bacterial infection that can be treated by prescribing antibiotics for a couple of weeks. When you are diagnosed with TB, the treatment course spans from six to nine months. Your doctor will prescribe you different medications, and you must complete the course until any further changes in the course or checkups by the doctor.
