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Pg.no. 61 Typical symptoms of TB include:  a persistent cough that lasts more than three weeks and usually brings up phlegm, which may be bloody  weight loss  night sweats  high temperature (fever)  tiredness and fatigue  loss of appetite  new swellings that haven't gone away after a few weeks How TB is treated With treatment, TB can usually be cured. Most people will need a course of antibiotics, usually for six months. Several different antibiotics are used. This is because some forms of TB are resistant to certain antibiotics. If you are infected with a drug-resistant form of TB, treatment with six or more different medications may be needed. If you are in close contact with someone who has TB, tests may be carried out to see if you are also infected. These can include a chest X-ray, blood tests, and a skin test called the Mantoux test. 26. Yellow fever: Yellow fever is a serious viral infection that is spread by certain types of mosquito. It’s mainly found in sub-Saharan Africa, South America and parts of the Caribbean. The condition can be prevented with a vaccination and is a very rare cause of illness in travelers. Yellow fever symptoms The symptoms of yellow fever occur in two stages. The initial symptoms develop three to six days after infection, and can include:  a high temperature (fever)  a headache  nausea or vomiting  muscle pain, including backache  loss of appetite Treating yellow fever There is no specific treatment for yellow fever, but the symptoms can be treated while your body fights off the virus.