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Is this tuberculosis?

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My dad who was 62 years last birthday has been sweating at night with cough and chest pains for the past one month. I want to know if this is Tuberculosis or not.

Emmanuel (by SMS)

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Tuberculosis is a very important ailment which needs to be properly investigated for effective treatment and prevention of spread.

This is why any suspicious case needs to be urgently seen by a medical doctor.

The doctor, after thoroughly examining your dad, will order some very important tests and examinations such as Chest X Rays as well as Blood and Sputum examinations for a definitive diagnosis.

Fortunately, the treatment of Tuberculosis is free in many government hospitals under a special scheme to eradicate the disease from the country.

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