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Can you contract tuberculosis from the tuberculosis skin test?
No.
What animals are affected by tuberculosis?
mammals
What is some good information on tuberculosis?
Don't contract it. It's not fun.
Does tuberculosis affect animals or plants?
Tuberculosis affects animals not plants. Tuberculosis is generally known as an infection of the lungs but can also affect the central nervous system, the circulatory system, lymphatic system, skin, genitourinary system, gastrointestinal system, bones, and joints.
When was tuberculosis first detected?
It has been found in a bison that lived approximately 18,000 years ago. Prehistoric humans also had tuberculosis, but it is unclear if humans first contracted the disease from animals.
What are the germ's for mycobacterium tuberculosis?
the most common strain that causes tuberculosis in humans is Mycobacterium tuberculosis. there are also other strains, but in terms of incidence, they do not cause much damage in humans. examples of this is Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium africanum. these strains are more common in animals.
Did Mother Teresa have leprosy?
Mother Teresa did not have leprosy. However, she did contract tuberculosis as well as malaria while working in India.
When did Edward Vi contract tuberculosis?
Edward vi died on 6 July 1553 though few months before he had caught the disease.
What has the author James W Wood written?
James W. Wood has written: 'Tuberculosis in Pacific salmon and steelhead trout' -- subject(s): Diseases, Pacific salmon, Steelhead (Fish), Tuberculosis in animals
What is another name for tuberculosis?
"consumption" is another name for TB, believe it or not.
What is the difference between anthrax and tuberculosis?
Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis that primarily affects animals. It can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or their products. Tuberculosis, on the other hand, is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. It is primarily transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
What are the ways you can contract tuberculosis?
mostly by fluid contact to infected person. or in case of airborn virus ya .... thought air. on a very close contact
