Key Warning Signs Of Tuberculosis

High Fever

A high fever is often associated with tuberculosis. Fevers can be caused by any viral or bacterial infection. Bacterial infections typically persist for longer than the fourteen-day period viruses last. Fevers are also higher with bacterial infections like tuberculosis. Instead of improving, a bacteria-related fever will get worse as the illness progresses, whereas virus-related fevers tend to resolve on their own. A study has been conducted regarding the length of time fevers persist after TB treatment starts. Fevers persisted for an average of 11.7 days after a patient had begun taking anti-tuberculosis medications. High fevers can cause potential health risks, though it's not true that fevers over 104 can cause brain damage. The fever itself doesn't tend to be a concern as much as the underlying cause.