A15: Respiratory tuberculosis, bacteriologically and histologically confirmed
A15.6: Tuberculous pleurisy, 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 membrane around your lungs has been inflamed by tuberculosis. The lungs are surrounded by a smooth membrane. A smooth membrane like this is also located inside the ribs. Both membranes cling to each other via a small amount of fluid. If the membrane around the lungs is inflamed, breathing is often painful. Severe sweating, labored breathing and coughing are also possible.
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