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Types of TB  

TB of the abdomen  TB Meningitis  Pulmonary  TB of the Spine  
TB of the Lymph Glands

• Pulmonary (lungs)

The vast majority of people suffering from TB have a chronic infection of the lungs and this is called pulmonary tuberculosis.

Once the germs have established themselves in the lungs and start multiplying, they begin to destroy the living tissues.

Sores begin to develop and without treatment these sores will become cavities.

People with sores in their lungs have the "open " form of TB.

• TB Meningitis

When the membranes round the brain are infected, we speak of TB meningitis.

Headache, stiff neck, drowsiness and intermittent vomiting characterize this.

This form of the disease usually affects children and is often fatal unless treated immediately.

More than half of the patients who survive this form of TB will suffer permanent brain damage.

• TB of the Bone 

This form of TB can cripple the child for life. It presents itself in the spine, hips, knees and other bones. The joints swell and the person finds it difficult to walk and bend.

• TB of the Lymph glands 

The person develops painless swelling of the lymph glands. These are usually in the neck area.

• TB of the Abdomen

The stomach or abdomen is less commonly affected but there may be abdominal swelling. The abdominal lymph glands may also be swollen