tuberculosis

Tuberculosis bacteria attacks man's heart

Tuberculosis bacteria attacks man's heart

VnExpress
Mr. Ta, 59, experienced a cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain for two months, leading doctors to diagnose tuberculosis bacteria causing constrictive pericarditis.
Is pulmonary tuberculosis dangerous for the elderly?

Is pulmonary tuberculosis dangerous for the elderly?

VnExpress
My 72-year-old father recently experienced a persistent cough, weight loss, and was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Is this condition more dangerous for older adults than for younger people? (Thanh Son, Bac Ninh)