A15: Respiratory tuberculosis, bacteriologically and histologically confirmed

A15.4: Tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes, confirmed bacteriologically and histologically

Tuberculosis is also abbreviated to TB. Tuberculosis is caused by certain bacteria. The bacteria are transmitted through coughing and sneezing, for example. The bacteria can remain undetected in the body for a very long time. But they can also cause severe inflammations. The bacteria trigger symptoms when the body’s defense system is weakened. For example, tuberculosis may cause fever, coughing and a feeling of weakness. It is also possible to lose weight and feel very tired.

The lymph nodes in your ribcage have been inflamed by the tuberculosis. The lymph nodes are small bean-shaped objects. They are found throughout the body. Lymph nodes filter the tissue fluid. They are part of the defense system.