Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium that mainly affects the lungs, although it can also involve other organs. It is transmitted through the air when a person with the active form coughs or sneezes.
Common symptoms:
- Persistent cough, sometimes with phlegm or blood
- Fever, night sweats, and weight loss
- Fatigue and general malaise
When to see a doctor? In the case of a cough that lasts for several weeks or general symptoms without explanation, it is important to seek care without delay.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist and the infectious disease specialist are responsible for its study and follow-up, with support from the internist or the general practitioner. An early evaluation is key both for the person and for those around them.
Data on 457 doctors who treat tuberculosis
Which specialist treats tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is treated by an infectious disease specialist, with support from a pulmonologist (a pediatric pulmonologist in children) and an internal medicine physician; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if you have a persistent cough lasting several weeks, fever, or weight loss.
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tuberculosis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium that mainly affects the lungs, although it can also involve other organs. It is transmitted through the air when a person with the active form coughs or sneezes.
Which doctor treats tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is treated by an infectious disease specialist, with support from a pulmonologist (a pediatric pulmonologist in children) and an internal medicine physician; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if you have a persistent cough lasting several weeks, fever, or weight loss.