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.
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 61 doctors who treat tuberculosis
Specialties that treat tuberculosis
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tuberculosis
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dr. Mauricio Silva Barragan
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Julio Sandoval Zárate
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dra. Angelica Leonor Berron Ruiz
Dra. Grazia Jesus Hernandez
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
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 usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, internist, pulmonologist, pediatric pulmonologist, pediatrician, pulmonologist.