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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.
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.
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 disease is caused by bacteria in soil?
Foot and mouth disease. Tuberculosis is found in soil and may stay dormant for many years. When the dirt is disturbed the bacteria may become airborne and infect the lungs.
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.
Can a person with hepatitis b infect family?
I'm pretty sure they're not contagious but they can pass the disease onto their children if they have any. My older brother is a carrier of tuberculosis but doesn't have any symptoms of it himself and isn't contagious.
Difference between Miliary tuberculosis and open tuberculosis?
difference between miliary tuberculosis and tuberculosis
