What is pulmonary tuberculosis?

Answer by  marathonmom (8)

Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infection of the lungs caused by inhaling mycobacteria, typically from an infected person. Symptoms can include fevers, night sweats, and weight loss, although it can be detected by blood testing before symptoms are active. Treatment with antibiotics is critical because this infection can spread to other organ systems, and can be fatal if left untreated.

Answer by  jpp (84)

Pulmonary Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection involving the lung which may also spread to other parts of the body. It is contagious and may transfer through air droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze. Pulmonary tuberculosis can be fatal if left untreated.

Answer by  arthi (336)

first of all it is not fatal with the advancement of field of medicine so stop worrying about this. first consult chest physician he may prescribe you with rifamycin or dot theraphy which should be taken for minimum 3months with plenty of milk which should be taken without fail. you will even regain the lost weight

Answer by  Buckdoc (92)

Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infection of the lungs. The disease process used to be known as consumption. It is contagious, and it may be fatal if not treated. It can be treated with antibiotics. It is likely that you and your close contacts will require therapy, if exposed.