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The TB organism (Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, a type of bacteria) is projected airborne when an individual with active TB sneezes, coughs, speaks or sings and someone else inhales the respiratory droplets. Transmission requires close, frequent and/or prolonged exposures. Infection occurs when these particles are inhaled into the lungs, where it settles and begins to grow.
Signs and symptoms of TB may include the following:
A cough lasting 3 weeks or more (may produce discolored or bloody sputum).
Unintended weight loss
Fatigue
Slight fever
Night sweats
Chills
Loss of appetite
Pain with breathing or coughing (pleurisy)
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What animals are affected by tuberculosis?
mammals
Who does tuberculosis harm most?
The classic organ affected by tuberculosis is the lung. Many other organs may be infected.
How many people are affected by tuberculosis?
please help me
Who is affected by tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis (Known years ago as consumption) almost always affects the lungs.
What has the author George Gordon Dallas written?
George Gordon Dallas has written: 'Treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis as affected by chemotherapy'
How many illness did Saint Bernadette have?
When she was young Bernadette suffered from asthma. When she was older she had a form of tuberculosis that affected her bones and eventually killed her.
Is turberculosis a communicable disease?
Yes Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease and it usually affects the lungs. However, other parts of the body may also be affected, for example, bones, joints, lymph nodes and kidneys. Tuberculosis is spread through the air when a person who has it and has not had it treated cough or sneezes.
What is the species of tuberculosis?
i think it is the similar species of tuberculosis.
What is the scientific name for tuberculosis?
The scientific name for tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
What does tuberculosis infect?
tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria that can effect any part of the body but rates are different. most frequently affected is lungs so usually talking about tb every body thinks its about lungs. but no doubt other parts can also be effected. the only difference is that you can pass tb to others if your lung is affected but not usually in other cases. hope you understand the explanation.
Difference between Miliary tuberculosis and open tuberculosis?
difference between miliary tuberculosis and tuberculosis
What is the pathogen name for tuberculosis?
The pathogen that causes tuberculosis is Mycobacterium.
