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#WorldTBDay.
Tuberculosis is caused by a type of bacteria that spread through the air when people with TB cough, sneeze or spit. It mainly affects the lungs, but can also impact other parts of the body.
Seek medical attention if you have symptoms like:
🔸prolonged cough
🔸fever
🔸unexplained weight loss
Early TB treatment can help stop the spread of disease and improve your chances of recovery.
Contact your health provider if you:
🔸show symptoms
🔸are a close contact of a person with TB
🔸are at high risk of getting sick with TB. If you are living with HIV, get tested for TB.
#EndTB
ALT Illustrations of lungs and other organs with text that reads what is tuberculosis? TB is caused by a type of bacteria. It spreads through the air when infected people cough, sneeze or spit. TB main affets the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body. Symptoms include cough fever and weight loss. TB is curable! Contact your healthcare provider if you show symptoms, are a close contact of a TB patient, belong to a high risk group including those who are immunocompromised, undernourished and children