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Tuberculosis (signs & symptoms, treatment and prevention)

Tuberculosis (signs & symptoms, treatment and prevention)

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that can affect almost any part of the body but most commonly affects the lungs when it is called 'pulmonary tuberculosis'. This fact sheet provides comprehensive information about TB symptoms, treatment and prevention. Please note that contact details provided are for Queensland only.
Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
New arrivals
Service area:
QLD
Published:
February 2017
Last reviewed:
June 2025