Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection that usually affects the lungs. It can be treated with antibiotics but can be serious if not treated. There’s a vaccine that helps protect some people who are at risk from TB.
Symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) usually come on gradually. Symptoms can include:
• A cough lasting more than three weeks – you might cough up blood or mucus
• Feeling tired • High temperatures or night sweats
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
If you have TB and you have symptoms it’s called active TB.
Sometimes you can have TB in your body but have no symptoms. This is called latent TB.
If you are concerned you may have symptoms of TB, it is important to speak to your GP or call 111.
For more information on TB and how it is treated, visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/tuberculosis-tb