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2023-11-17 13:24:15
Can TB bacteria affect any part of the body without affecting the lungs at the same time? I have heard TB usually affects the lungs, but can spread to other parts of the body. In such a scenario, is it possible for a person to have TB at any other organ, and show no signs of TB infection in lungs (i.e., no cough, no sputum, no breathing troubles at all) ?
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Hello there. That's a really interesting question by the way. Just for your knowledge, TB has been reported in all parts of the body except for the cornea and vagina (I think it was vagina). Mycobacterium is a versatile bacteria with has penetrated the Indian population deeply. So yes, it can affect almost any part of the body. Hope you find this helpful

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Yes extra pulmonary TB is name given to this situation

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Looking at your medications you must be prone to various diseases, hearing things and experiencing them makes a difference
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Yes it can affect any organ in the body
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hand hygiene,  face mask

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Yes tuberculosis infection can affect any part of the body Like genitourinary tuberculosis, tuberculosis, meningitis etc Signs and symptoms will differ

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