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Tuberculosis (Known years ago as consumption) almost always affects the lungs.
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∙ 13y agoHIV-positive person.
Tuberculosis attacks a person when their immune system is low / down.
HIV positive people have suppressed immune system and this allows tuberculosis to attack the body.
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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
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 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.
what does Tuberculosis do?
It gives you tuberculosis.
What type of microorganism is tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
