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Primary tuberculosis does not cause any symptoms. The symptoms of
secondary (active) tuberculosis depend on where in the body the tuberculosis
bacteria are growing.
Tuberculosis of the lungs may cause a cough that does not go away,
pain in the chest, and coughing up blood or sputum*. Other common
symptoms include feeling tired all the time, weight loss, lack of appetite,
fever, chills, and sweating at night. People with secondary TB may feel
sick quickly or develop symptoms gradually over weeks or months, and
they may be highly contagious until treated. However, some people with
active TB feel well and only cough occasionally.
Tuberculosis bacteria typically infect the lungs, but they can infect
almost any part of the body:

• Urinary tract. Symptoms may include repeated urinary tract infections,
  repeated fevers, or pus or blood in the urine for which there
  is no other explanation.
• Brain. Tuberculosis bacteria can infect the membranes surrounding
  the brain and spinal cord (the meninges), especially in babies and
  young children. Symptoms of tuberculosis meningitis may include
  headaches, seizures, or abnormal behavior.
• Lymph nodes. Tuberculosis bacteria can infect the small organs
  commonly known as lymph nodes. Symptoms may include inflammation
  and swelling of the nodes anywhere in the body, including
  in the neck.
• Bones and joints. Tuberculosis bacteria can infect the skeleton,
  especially in the elderly. Symptoms may include fever; pain; and
  stiff, swollen joints. The lower spine and weight-bearing joints are
  most often affected.
• Peritoneum. Tuberculosis bacteria can infect the inner lining of
  the abdomen. Symptoms may include a fever and buildup of fluid
  inside the abdomen, which often goes along with a buildup of fluid
  around the lungs.
• Heart. Tuberculosis bacteria can infect the sac enclosing the heart.
  Although this is extremely rare, the death rate is high when it does
  occur. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, chest pain, and
  fever.

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