Is tb a viral disease?
My son had a viral fever last month, and then a doctor mentioned TB. I'm trying to understand the difference. Is TB a viral disease like the flu, or is it different?
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6 months ago
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No, TB is not a viral disease. It's caused by a bacteria. Just like you need specific medicines for BP, you need specific antibiotics for TB. Viruses and bacteria are different, and so are their treatments. Regular checkups help identify these things.
6 months ago
From what I've heard from doctors and others who've had TB, it's always talked about as a bacterial infection, never viral. I wouldn't give medical advice, but that's my personal understanding from experience.
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6 months ago
It's easy to get confused with all the different types of infections, so it's okay to ask. But no, TB is not a viral disease; it's a bacterial infection. The treatment is very different for bacterial vs viral.
6 months ago
No, TB is not a viral disease. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This distinction is crucial because the treatment for bacterial infections is different from that for viral infections. Always consult a medical professional for accurate information.
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6 months ago
Mentally it was tough for me to grasp everything when I was dealing with a health scare. To clarify, TB is definitely not viral. It's bacterial. Knowing this helps understand why certain medicines are prescribed. It's good to get these basics right.