What Is Pulmonary Tuberculosis?

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8. Complications

If sufficient treatment is not provided then pulmonary tuberculosis can go on to cause some very serious complications. Some patients can experience tuberculosis arthritis, while others can find that they develop pain and stiffness in their back. More serious problems include trouble with the liver and/or kidneys.

Meningitis is also a possibility and this can be very serious indeed. Meningitis can result in severe headaches, and it can be deadly if left untreated. The heart can also be infected in a small number of cases. The most serious complication of all: Tuberculosis can be fatal if the patient has not received sufficient treatment.

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