If you have
, you may not have any symptoms. That’s because the germs that cause this illness can live in your body without making you sick. In fact, most people who get infected with TB are able to fight the germs before they spread. Doctors call this “latent TB” infection.
But if the germs begin to multiply, you’ll become sick with tuberculosis. Doctors call this “active TB.” Symptoms may include:
A bad
that lasts 3 weeks or longer
in your chest
or
Feeling weak or very
Unexplained
Chills
at night
Having no appetite
See your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms. TB can be cured with treatment. Without it, it could be fatal.