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TB is not a bacteria but a mycobacterium. Most people who become infected do get sick but not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick.
Roughly 5% of people infected with M. tuberculosis actually develop TB. But there are people who are infected but not sick. They have latent TB infection. Those who have a latent infection are asymptomatic, do not feel sick, and are not contagious.
In short it is not considered a bacteria and in some cases it does be come inactive.
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What part of the body does bacteria affect?
which part of the body TB bacteria effects
How does the body defends itself against the TB bacteria?
The immune system attacks the foreign antigen as if it were any bacterial infection. The B-cell lymphocytes mark the TB with antibodies that helps it remember the bacteria in the future. The macrophage then consumes the TB bacteria and keeps it latent, and the TB is unable to infect the body or be contagious. However, if the immune system fails to contain the TB, or it becomes weakened by age, malnutrition or another disease like AIDS, the TB bacteria can escape and infect the body, which is why people can get TB during old age or without a TB infected person coming in contact with them.
Is TB a gram negative bacteria?
no
What is name of TB Bacteria?
by mycobacteria,usually mycobacterium
Is tuberculosis a bacterial or viral disease?
TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacteria
What part of the body does bacteria affect?
which part of the body TB bacteria effects
How does the body defends itself against the TB bacteria?
The immune system attacks the foreign antigen as if it were any bacterial infection. The B-cell lymphocytes mark the TB with antibodies that helps it remember the bacteria in the future. The macrophage then consumes the TB bacteria and keeps it latent, and the TB is unable to infect the body or be contagious. However, if the immune system fails to contain the TB, or it becomes weakened by age, malnutrition or another disease like AIDS, the TB bacteria can escape and infect the body, which is why people can get TB during old age or without a TB infected person coming in contact with them.
How does Tuberculosis cause coughing?
the body is trying to expell the tb bacteria.
Can a fully cured TB patient be suspected to have latent TB?
Yes, it is possible that a person previously diagnosed with active TB and was completely cured be suspected to haveÊlatent TB. Aside from the medicine that cured the patient of active TB, there is also a high chance that the body's immune system has controlled the infection but unable to completely remove it from the body. Hence, the infection remains in the body, lying in an inactive or latent state.
Is TB a gram negative bacteria?
no
How is TB transmitted?
Bacteria that cause TB are usually transmitted by coughs, sneezes, or small particles of moisture sprayed from an infected person's mouth while speaking. These small particles may contain very few bacteria, but if they are inhaled into another person's lungs and multiply, that person may contract TB. The bacteria may also enter the body through skin wounds, including tattoos and body piercings with unsterilized insturments. Via droplet infection
What is the meaning of TB?
The meaning of TB is tuberculosis. TB is a fatal disease that can be passed from person to person. It is caused by bacteria and mainly attacks the lungs.
Bacteria is an example of what?
unicellular organisms
What is name of TB Bacteria?
by mycobacteria,usually mycobacterium
Is tuberculosis a bacterial or viral disease?
TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacteria
What cells are responsible for clearance of TB bacteria?
Neutrophils and Macrophages
Who isolated bacteria that caused anthrax and TB?
Robert Koch
