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- Title
Tuberculosis.
- Authors
Punnoose, Ann R.; Lynm, Cassio; Golub, Robert M.
- Abstract
The article provides information on tuberculosis (TB) along with information on its symptoms, types and treatment. It mentions that TB is a communicable infection caused by a bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis that ultimately affects the lungs. The symptoms of the disease include low-grade fever, constant cough with sputum and weight loss. It informs that treatment of TB can be made through antimicrobials and it usually lasts for six months.
- Publication
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2013, Vol 309, Issue 9, p938
- ISSN
0098-7484
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1001/2012.jama.10804