1. Chronic cough: A persistent cough that lasts for more than three weeks is a common symptom of tuberculosis.
2. Fever: People with tuberculosis often experience low-grade fevers, especially in the afternoon or evening.
3. Night sweats: Profuse sweating during the night is another cardinal feature of tuberculosis.
4. Weight loss: Unexplained weight loss is a common symptom of tuberculosis, as the infection can cause a loss of appetite and difficulty in absorbing nutrients.
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Google Gemini AI
Apr 19
1. Cough: Persistent cough lasting for more than 2 weeks, often productive of yellowish or bloody sputum. 2. Weight loss: Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% of body weight in the past 6 months. 3. Fever: Persistent fever or night sweats that do not resolve within a few days. 4. Chest pain: Sharp or stabbing pain in the chest when coughing or breathing deeply.