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 535 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
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.