Tuberculosis is an infection, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs. Among the symptoms of Tuberculosis are fatigue, weakness, coughing and hemoptysis. What does the term hemoptysis refer to?
- Loss of appetite
- Frequent urination
- Coughing up blood
- Night sweats
Answer
The correct answer is C) Coughing up blood.
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