Question 1

what is tuberculosis? and it's symptoms?

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Bacterial infection: TB is an infection due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The most common location of infection is in the lungs and is manifested by cough with sputum, low grade fever and weight loss. TB can spread to other organs too if left untreated. Chest xray, serologic testing or sputum culture are means to diagnose. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 2

what is tuberculosis like and how dangerous it is?

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Infection: Caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly affecting the lungs although it can harm any part of the body.Only TB of  lungs & throat can be infectious.Usual symptoms are generalized tiredness, weight loss, fever & night sweats.If the infection in the lung worsen, further symptoms include chest pain, coughing up blood & shortness of breath.Treated w combination meds for 6 months.It is infectious.

Question 3

what is tuberculosis- viral or bacterial?

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Bacterial: It is caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Question 4

what is a tuberculosis treatment if you have total drug resistance?

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Drug resistant TB: There are none by definition except maybe some old ones like collapse lung and pray. Discuss with your team.

Question 5

what is intestinal adhesion/tuberculosis? how is it treated?

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Scar tissue: Intestinal adhesions refer to scar tissue, typically caused by the body's normal healing process after an abdominal operation.  If they are related to tuberculosis (TB), treatment of the infection is the best treatment, with surgery as a last resort. Abdominal TB is a serious problem. Ask you doctor about a referral to an infectious disease specialist if this is the case. Hope this helps!

Question 6

what is latent and active tuberculosis?

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Need chest X-ray: Positive TB skin test simply means tested person was exposed to an active case of tb.  If the person remains asymptomatic (free of active disease signs, e.g., weight loss, night sweat, cough, etc) with negative chest x-ray, he (she) has a latent tb.

Question 7

what is the difference between tuberculosis and pneumonia?

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Special testing: Pneumonia is a general term for any lung infection caused by a variety of pathogens (bacteria, virus, fungus or parasites). Tuberculosis (TB) is a very specific type of infection caused by a unique bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tb may occasionally spread outside the lung affecting almost any other part of the body. Special testing in a lab is required to prove that someone has tb.

Question 8

what is the difference between tuberculosis and bronchitis. (symptoms)?

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TB MAKES YOU SICKER: Tuberculosis can cause cough, expectoration, coughing up blood, fever, night sweats, chest discofort or pain depending on the spread in the lungs, shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite 
bronchitis may cause cough, fever, expectoration  and shorter course.

Question 9

what is a test for tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Tuberculin Skin Test: A tst called a PPD is the first step in screening for tb. It is performed by placing a tiny needle just under the skin (usually on the underside of the forearm). A small bubble is created and left alone for 48-72 hrs before being interpreted.

Question 10

what is the life of tuberculosis patient without treatment?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Many patients with active untreated TB will have night sweats, fevers and weight loss.  The TB organism can damage the lungs causing you to cough up blood.  Eventually untreated TB can lead to severe scarring in the lungs.  Best to seek medical treatment.

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