Symptoms of Latent tuberculosis
General information about symptoms of Latent tuberculosis: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Latent tuberculosis. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Latent tuberculosis. Furthermore, symptoms of Latent tuberculosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Latent tuberculosis.
List of symptoms of Latent tuberculosis: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Latent tuberculosis includes:
- No symptoms - "latent TB" is asymptomatic by definition
- Positive TB skin test reaction
Symptoms of Latent tuberculosis: People with TB infection
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have no symptoms
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don't feel sick
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can't spread TB to others
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usually have a positive skin test reaction
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can develop TB disease later in life if they do not receive preventive therapy
More symptoms of Latent tuberculosis: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Latent tuberculosis, underlying causes of Latent tuberculosis, associated conditions for Latent tuberculosis, risk factors for Latent tuberculosis, or other related conditions.
Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Tuberculosis: NWHIC
Last revision: April 9, 2003
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