No—pneumonia and tuberculosis (TB) are different diseases. Pneumonia is usually an acute lung infection caused by bacteria or viruses. Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and often develops more slowly over weeks to months. TB may present with prolonged cough, night sweats, weight loss, and sometimes blood in sputum. Diagnosis and treatment are fundamentally different: TB requires specific testing and a prolonged multi-drug regimen. If cough persists, unexplained weight loss occurs, or there is relevant exposure risk, clinical evaluation is essential to distinguish these conditions and start the correct therapy.