Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection primarily affecting the lung parenchyma but which can also affect other body parts. TB can be classified based on disease development, presentation, and the affected anatomical site.
The first classification is based on the development of the disease, and it includes the following categories:
Tuberculosis can be further classified based on its presentation, including the following categorizations:
Tuberculosis can also be classified based on the anatomical site of the disease. There are several types:
Some common forms of extrapulmonary TB and their symptoms include:
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