The difference between pneumonia and tuberculosis

Pneumonia usually refers to bacteria, fungi, viruses, mycoplasma, chlamydia and other pathogenic microorganisms caused by lung inflammatory diseases, are some of the more common pathogenic microorganisms, caused by similar symptoms. Tuberculosis is a special lung inflammatory disease, is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the main symptoms of the disease for low fever, night sweats, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss and so on. In addition, the treatment cycle of pneumonia is generally relatively short, fungal pneumonia in which relatively long, but also only a few weeks; and tuberculosis, at least 6 months. The above recommendations are for reference only, specific examination and treatment must go to the hospital to consult a professional doctor.