Tuberculosis

medical term. tuberculosis

There are few different kinds of pneumonia. So obviously the treatment and life cycle are different. Names of illness are representing the source of infection. For example CAP pneumonia stands for Community Acquired Pneumonia, HAP - Hospital Acquired Pneumonia. There few others such are Aspiration and Atypical Pneumonia.

Aspiration type of pneumonia can occur you inhale food, drink, vomit, or saliva from your mouth into your lungs. This may happen if something disturbs your normal gag reflex, such as a brain injury, swallowing problem, or excessive use of alcohol or drugs. Aspiration pneumonia can cause pus to form in a cavity in the lung. When this happens, it's called a lung abscess (AB-ses). THE IMPORTANT CHANGE AFTER THE TREATMENT IS TO STOP USING ALCOHOL, TOBACO AND/OR NON MEDICAL DRUGS (NARCOTICS).

Atypical Pneumonia is caused by several types of bacteria - Legionella

, mycoplasma pneumonia, and Chlamydophila pneumoniae - cause atypical pneumonia, a type of CAP. Atypical pneumonia is passed from person to person. The treatment is medicine.

There is another form called PCP. It is a kind of pneumonia caused by bacteria called Pneumocystis jiroveci. Most people infected with P. jiroveci don't get pneumonia because their immune systems are healthy and strong. People whose immune systems are weak because of HIV infection or cancer can get PCP.

PCP is less common than it used to be, but it's still the most common serious infection in people who have advanced HIV disease in the US.

•Bronchopneumonia

•Nosocomial pneumonia. This is another name for hospital-acquired pneumonia.

•Walking pneumonia. This refers to pneumonia that's mild enough that you're not bedridden.

•Double pneumonia. This refers to pneumonia that affects both lobes of the lungs.

In medical terminology, it is known as cryptorchidism. In the fetal life, testes are abdominal organs from where they descend to scrotum before birth. The common term is "undescended testicle".

A healthy diet is vital for anyone who has TB; foods should include plenty of vegetables and fruits, lean protein, and unsaturates fats.

No longer than 24 hrs. It can become contaminated.

It is ranked in sixth place. The following is the top ten list:

1. Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) and Pneumonia

2. Bronchitis/ Bronchiolitis

3. Acute Watery Diarrhea

4. Influenza

5. Hypertension

6. Tuberculosis/ Respiratory

7. Chickenpox

8. Diseases of the Heart

9. Malaria

10. Dengue Fever

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.

Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hexosaminidase A, leading to the accumulation of GM2 gangliosides in nerve cells. This accumulation is thought to create an environment that is less favorable for the growth of certain pathogens, including the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). Some studies suggest that individuals with Tay-Sachs may have a reduced susceptibility to infections like TB due to changes in immune responses, although the exact mechanisms are not fully understood. However, it's important to note that Tay-Sachs is a severe neurological condition, and its association with reduced tuberculosis risk is a complex and not fully established relationship.

Like now, tuberculosis was spread through the air when someone infected with cough or sneeze. It could also be spread while an infected person was speaking, singing, or spitting.

If a person has active TB or TB disease, they can spread it by coughing or sneezing in the air. They can not spread it by kissing, hugging, sharing food etc. You would contract it by inhaling the air with the bacteria after they coughed or sneezed. If your immune system can somewhat fight it, you would be diagnosed with latent tuberculosis infection. If infected with LTBI, you can't spread it. But, it can lead to active TB or TB disease. It can take anywhere from several weeks to several years for LTBI to evolve into TB disease. Either one can be diagnosed through a blood test or a Tuberculin skin test. Also, LTBI can be prevented from evolving into TB disease with the right medication.

Yes, there is a vaccine to help prevent tuberculosis (TB), known as the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine. It is primarily used in countries with a high prevalence of TB and is effective in reducing the severity of the disease, especially in children. However, it does not provide complete protection against TB infection in adults. The vaccine is not widely used in countries with low TB incidence, where other preventive measures are prioritized.

Receiving a TB (tuberculosis) shot, specifically the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, is not typically done three times in one month. The vaccine is usually administered once in a lifetime or in specific circumstances, depending on local health guidelines. If you are referring to the tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test), it can be done multiple times, but it is generally not recommended to have the test more than once in a short period without medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

A sputum culture is done to find and identify the microorganism causing an infection of the lower respiratory. If a microorganism is found, more testing is done to determine which antibiotics will be effective in treating the infection.

It is contraindicated to have a second TB test after a previous positive test result.

a condition that is most common in young children but is especially dangerous in the elderly. Patients develop headaches, become drowsy, and eventually comatose. Permanent brain damage is the rule unless prompt treatment is given.

Most patients never develop symptoms, but about 10% of infected people develop serious, prolonged lung disease.

One type of infection is called reactivation tuberculosis. Here, the primary infection has resolved, but the bacteria are dormant, or hibernating. When conditions become favorable (for instance, a lowered immunity), the bacteria become active. Tuberculosis in older children and adults may be of this type. The most prominent symptom is a persistent fever, with sweating during the night. Fatigue and weight loss may follow. If the disease progresses and cavities form in the lungs, the person may experience coughing and the production of saliva, mucus, or phlegm that may contain blood.

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Tubercular infection of joints causes a form of arthritis that most often affects the hips and knees. The wrist, hand, and elbow joints also may become painful and inflamed.

What is the minimum power or strength of rifampin capsules for treating tuberculosis?

No.

Tuberculosis is best classified as an infectious disease.

In California, daycare providers are required to undergo tuberculosis (TB) testing every four years. However, if a provider has a known exposure to TB or exhibits symptoms, they may need to get tested sooner. It's important for providers to keep their testing records up to date to comply with state regulations and ensure the health and safety of children in their care.

It can take anywhere from one to eight weeks to get Tuberculosis Sputum culture results. The test will determine if you have Tuberculosis.

No, drug-susceptible cells and drug-resistant cells are equally likely to infect a new host.