Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium that mainly affects the lungs and can be transmitted from person to person through the air.
Common symptoms: Cough that lasts several weeks, sometimes with phlegm or blood, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue.
When to see a doctor? A prolonged cough that does not improve, especially if accompanied by fever or weight loss, should be evaluated, since timely detection favors appropriate care.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist and the infectious disease specialist are the professionals who evaluate and follow up on this disease, with support from the general practitioner at the initial visit. If you have a persistent cough with these symptoms, discussing it with health personnel is the most advisable step.
Data on 1,104 doctors who treat pulmonary tuberculosis
Which specialist treats pulmonary tuberculosis?
Pulmonary tuberculosis is treated by a pulmonologist, a specialist in the lungs, with support from an infectious disease specialist and an internal medicine physician; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if you have a cough with blood, persistent fever, or weight loss.
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Doctors specialized in pulmonary tuberculosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary tuberculosis?
Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium that mainly affects the lungs and can be transmitted from person to person through the air.
Which doctor treats pulmonary tuberculosis?
Pulmonary tuberculosis is treated by a pulmonologist, a specialist in the lungs, with support from an infectious disease specialist and an internal medicine physician; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if you have a cough with blood, persistent fever, or weight loss.