What is another word for aerogenic tuberculosis?
Pronunciation: [ˌe͡əɹə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪk tjˌuːbəkjʊlˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Aerogenic tuberculosis, also known as pulmonary tuberculosis, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Some synonyms for aerogenic tuberculosis include TB, tuberculosis of the lungs, consumptive disease, phthisis, and Koch's disease. TB is one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide and is transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs, speaks, or sneezes. Symptoms of aerogenic tuberculosis include coughing, fever, weight loss, fatigue, and chest pain. Antibiotic treatment is available for TB, but it takes several months to complete and requires strict adherence to the medication regimen to ensure complete recovery and prevent drug-resistant strains from developing.
