Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) (RP: , ), also known colloquially as the "white death", or historically as consumption, is a contagious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is known as inactive or latent tuberculosis. A small proportion of latent infections progress to active disease that, if left untreated, can be fatal. Typical symptoms of active TB are chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. In

species of bacterium

world day designed to build public awareness about tuberculosis

Mycobacterium is a genus of over 190 species of Gram-positive bacteria in the phylum Actinomycetota, assigned its own family, Mycobacteriaceae. This genus includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in mammals, including tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) and leprosy (M. leprae) in humans. The Greek prefix myco- means 'fungus', alluding to this genus's mold-like colony surfaces. Since this genus has cell walls with a waxy lipid-rich outer layer containing high concentrations of mycolic acid, acid-fast staining is used to emphasize their resistance to acids, compared to other cell types.

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immunological method

chemical compound

Tuberculin, known in its modern form as purified protein derivative (PPD), is a combination of proteins that are used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis by injection into the skin. Common side effects include redness, itchiness (pruritus), and pain at the site of injection. Allergic reactions may occasionally occur. Use is safe in pregnancy.

human medical condition

species of bacterium

Human disease

human disease

therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System: Antimycobacterials

tuberculosis that is resistant to isoniazid and rifampicin, the two most powerful first-line anti-TB drugs

extrapulmonary tuberculosis that results in formation of tiny lesions in all the organs

form of cell death

species of bacterium

Ethambutol/isoniazid/rifampicin, also known as ethambutol/isoniazid/rifampin, is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat tuberculosis. It contains ethambutol, isoniazid, and rifampicin. It is used either alone or with other anti-tuberculosis medication. It is taken by mouth. Side effects are those of the underlying medications. Use may not be suitable in children.

thumb | right A preventorium was an institution or building for patients infected with tuberculosis who did not yet have an active form of the disease. Popular in the early 20th century, preventoria were designed to isolate these patients from uninfected individuals as well as patients who showed outward symptoms. Philanthropist Nathan Straus opened the first preventorium (Tuberculosis Preventorium for Children) on Preventorium Road in Lakewood, New Jersey in 1909.

medical treatment of the infectious disease tuberculosis

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Ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampicin, also known as ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampin, is a medication used for tuberculosis. It is a fixed dose combination of ethambutol, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and rifampicin. It is used either alone or with other antituberculosis medication. It is taken by mouth.

aspect of history

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lung lesion caused by tuberculosis

Feature of Tuberculosis seen in Chest X-Ray

symptom

tuberculosis that is resistant to standard drugs

respiratory disease

medical condition

medical condition

Closely related bacterium species that cause tuberculosis

Stain used to identify tuberculosis mycobacteria

Methods for diagnosing tuberculosis

tuberculosis control strategy recommended by the World Health Organization

An interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) is a diagnostic tool for indicating a latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). IGRAs are surrogate markers of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and indicate a cellular immune response to M.tuberculosis if the latter is present.

tuberculosis screening technique

medical diagnostic method