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Mycobacterium tuberculosis is spread by airborne droplets from infected people. These can then be inhaled by others. The infection begins by reaching the pulmonary alveoli where the bacteria is then taken up by macrophages in the lungs. The primary site of infection is referred to as the Ghon focus. Dendritic cells can pick up the bacteria and transport them to other parts of the body, leading to Miliary tuberculosis althought the bacteria cannot replicate within the dendritic cells. Standard unsupervised treatment of TB: 1st 2 months: Rifater (rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide) 65kg - 6 tabs Ethambutol 15mg/kg Next 2 months: Rifanah (rifampicin, isoniazid) 50kg 2 x 300mg tabs Mycobacterium tuberculosis is spread by airborne droplets from infected people. These can then be inhaled by others. The infection begins by reaching the pulmonary alveoli where the bacteria is then taken up by macrophages in the lungs. The primary site of infection is referred to as the Ghon focus. Dendritic cells can pick up the bacteria and transport them to other parts of the body, leading to Miliary tuberculosis althought the bacteria cannot replicate within the dendritic cells. Standard unsupervised treatment of TB: 1st 2 months: Rifater (rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide) 65kg - 6 tabs Ethambutol 15mg/kg Next 2 months: Rifinah (rifampicin, isoniazid) 50kg 2 x 300mg tabs
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what does Tuberculosis do?
It gives you tuberculosis.
How is diffusion affected by tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis can affect diffusion by causing inflammation and damage to the lungs, which can impair the exchange of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide. This can lead to decreased diffusion capacity and impaired oxygen transport in the lungs, contributing to symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue in individuals with tuberculosis.
Can Tuberculosis attack the lungs?
tuberculosis is a respiratory disease and the first and foremost attack will be ob the alveoli in the lungs. symptoms are blood with sputum , loss of appetite , vomit ( may be with blood ).
What main part of the body tuberculosis attack?
Tuberculosis is found mainly in the lungs.
What is a contagious bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs?
Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that typically affects the lungs. It is transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms can include coughing, weight loss, fever, and fatigue.
What is the target organ for typhoid?
TB enters the body through the lungs but can also affect other parts of your body, including your kidneys, spine or brain.When TB occurs outside your lungs, signs and symptoms vary according to the organs involved. For example, tuberculosis of the spine may give you back pain, and tuberculosis in your kidneys might cause blood in your urine
What are the symptoms of chronic histoplasmosis?
Symptoms of chronic histoplasmosis resemble those of tuberculosis. Cavities form in the lung tissue, parts of the lung may collapse, and the lungs fill with fluid
Is tuberculosis adisease of skin liver or lungs?
Lungs
What are the symptoms of minimal pulmonary tuberculosis?
Minimal Pulmonary Tuberculosis is a very contagious disease. It is an infection that involves a persons lungs. You should get treated right away if you have it.minimal ptb is this dangerous?
Where does tuberculosis most attack?
In the lungs.
What organs does tuberculosis damage?
The organ that is damaged if a person has Tuberculosis (TB) is the lungs.
What is the serious disease that mainly affects the lungs?
Tuberculosis is a serious disease that mainly affects the lungs. It is caused by bacteria and can be contagious if not properly treated. Symptoms include coughing, chest pain, fatigue, and weight loss.
