TB infection (medical condition): Infection with the bacteria causing tuberculosis but without any disease or symptoms.
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Latent tuberculosis:
»Introduction: Latent tuberculosis
»Symptoms of Latent tuberculosis
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TB infection: Another name for Latent tuberculosis (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Latent tuberculosis
»Symptoms of Latent tuberculosis
TB infection: TB infection is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:
Some of the symptoms of TB infection incude:
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It is possible and very common to be infected with TB and not have TB disease. In most people who breathe in TB bacteria and become infected, the body is able to fight the bacteria to stop them from growing. The bacteria become inactive, but they remain alive in the body and can become active later. This is called TB infection. (Source: excerpt from Tuberculosis: NWHIC)
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