<s>[INST] What is the difference between TB infection and TB disease? [/INST] People with latent TB infection have TB germs in their bodies, but they are not sick because the germs are not active. These people do not have symptoms of TB disease, and they cannot spread the germs to others. However, they may develop TB disease in the future. They are often prescribed treatment to prevent them from developing TB disease.
People with TB disease are sick from TB germs that are active, meaning they are multiplying and destroying tissue in their body. They usually have symptoms of TB disease. People with TB disease of the lungs or throat can spread germs to others. They are prescribed drugs that can treat TB disease. Source: SCDHEC. Link: https://scdhec.gov/health/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis/tuberculosis-faqs. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Tuberculosis </s>