Many people who become infected with mycobacterium tuberculosis do not present symptoms of the disease.
However, when symptoms are present, they include: unexplained weight loss, fatigue, shortness of breath, fever and night sweats.
Other symptoms of tuberculosis are chills, loss of appetite. Symptoms specific to the lungs include: coughing that lasts for 3 or more weeks, coughing up blood, chest pain, painful breathing and pain when coughing.
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