Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) occurs when the tuberculosis infection spreads beyond the lungs to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, bones, joints, kidneys, and even the brain. While pulmonary TB primarily affects the lungs and causes symptoms like a persistent cough and chest pain, extrapulmonary TB can lead to a variety of issues depending on the affected area. Symptoms might include fever, weight loss, or pain in specific body parts. This type of TB is common in people with weakened immune systems. Diagnosis and treatment typically involve antibiotics over a long period.