「Tuberculosis」は、結核菌によって引き起こされる感染症を指す医学用語である。この病気は主に肺を侵すが、他の臓器にも影響を及ぼすことがある。症状には咳、発熱、体重減少などがあり、長期にわたる治療が必要となることが多い。
a disease caused by a specific type of bacteria that spreads from one person to another through the air. tuberculosis can affect many parts of the body, but most often affects the lungs. a person may not have symptoms of tuberculosis for years, but they may appear when the patient becomes ill with a serious condition like diabetes, aids, or cancer. tuberculosis can usually be treated and cured with antibiotics. also called tb.