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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.
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Whot is tb a virus or a fungi?
TB or tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria."Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacterium." http://www.dhpe.org/infect/tb.html
Is tuberculosis know for a specific area?
The bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which obviously causes tuberculosis, can infect any part of the body, while it typically targets the lungs and throat.
What can tuberculosis infect?
Tuberculosis can affect any part of the body but is usually infects the lungs, it's spread by the person coughing and sneezing.
Is tubercluosis a viral disease?
Tuberculosis etiology is cause by Mycobacterium a gram + rod, it is dormant during anerobic condition but deadly during aerobe.
Does the ability of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis cell to infect a new host depend on its drug-resistant phenotype?
No, drug-susceptible cells and drug-resistant cells are equally likely to infect a new host.
How does tuberculosis disease effect healthy cells?
tuberculosis disease affects the cells of the lungs. They infect them with the tuberculosis bacilli making the host vulnerable to other infections in the body.
Which diseases can cause perforated septum?
The diseases typhoid, syphilis, systemic lupus erythematosus, tuberculosis can infect nose tissue and destroy it.
Is the ID50 of tuberculosis high or low?
It is low.. about 10 bacilli by inhalation
What is the pathogen of Tuberculouis?
Tubercolosis is caused by Myobacterium tubercolosis.It is a bacteria.
What is brain tuberculosis called?
Yes, it is. Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, airborne disease that typically affects the lungs. TB is caused by a bacterium. If the infection is not treated quickly, the bacteria can travel through the bloodstream to infect other organs and tissues. Sometimes, the bacteria will travel to the meninges, which are the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Infected meninges can result in a life-threatening condition known as meningeal tuberculosis. Meningeal tuberculosis is also known as tubercular meningitis or TB meningitis.
What is intestinal TB?
Intestinal tuberculosis (TB) is a rare form of tuberculosis that occurs when the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria infect the intestines. It often results from the spread of pulmonary TB or can arise from ingestion of infected materials. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever, making it challenging to diagnose. Treatment typically involves a prolonged course of antitubercular medications.
What is the scientific name for tuberculosis?
The scientific name for tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
