{"id":146751,"date":"2022-03-20T03:42:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T22:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/tuberculosis-types-symptoms-and-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2022-03-20T03:42:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T22:12:38","slug":"tuberculosis-types-symptoms-and-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/tuberculosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuberculosis \u2013 Types, Symptoms and Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/tuberculosis\/#Introduction_of_Tuberculosis\" title=\"Introduction of Tuberculosis\">Introduction of Tuberculosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/tuberculosis\/#Types_of_Tuberculosis\" title=\"Types of Tuberculosis\">Types of Tuberculosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/tuberculosis\/#Tuberculosis_Symptoms\" title=\"Tuberculosis Symptoms\">Tuberculosis Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/tuberculosis\/#Tuberculosis_Diagnosis\" title=\"Tuberculosis Diagnosis\">Tuberculosis Diagnosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/tuberculosis\/#Tuberculosis_Treatment\" title=\"Tuberculosis Treatment\">Tuberculosis Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/tuberculosis\/#DOTS\" title=\"DOTS\">DOTS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_of_Tuberculosis\"><\/span>Introduction of Tuberculosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs. It is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Tuberculosis can also spread through contact with infected blood, urine, or other body fluids. The infection can damage the lungs and other organs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-146750 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tuberculosis-types-symptoms-and-diagnosis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tuberculosis-types-symptoms-and-diagnosis.jpg?v=1647727955 606w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/tuberculosis-types-symptoms-and-diagnosis-300x212.jpg?v=1647727955 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Tuberculosis\"><\/span>Types of Tuberculosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that most often affects the lungs. It can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, spine, and kidneys. Tuberculosis is spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. It is a serious disease that can be deadly if not treated.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuberculosis_Symptoms\"><\/span>Tuberculosis Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TB symptoms can vary depending on where in the body the infection is located. However, many people with TB experience a combination of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n<p>Coughing that lasts for more than three weeks<br \/>\nChest pain<br \/>\nShortness of breath<br \/>\nFatigue<br \/>\nUnexplained weight loss<br \/>\nNight sweats<br \/>\nLoss of appetite<br \/>\nRash<\/p>\n<p>In addition, people with TB may also experience flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills, and muscle aches.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuberculosis_Diagnosis\"><\/span>Tuberculosis Diagnosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a variety of ways to diagnose tuberculosis, including a skin test, chest x-ray, and a sample of sputum. A skin test involves injecting a small amount of tuberculin, a purified protein derivative, under the skin on the forearm. If the person has been infected with tuberculosis, a raised, reddish bump will form within 48 to 72 hours.<\/p>\n<p>A chest x-ray can also be used to diagnose tuberculosis. This test involves taking an x-ray of the chest to look for changes in the lungs that may be caused by tuberculosis.<\/p>\n<p>A sample of sputum can also be used to diagnose tuberculosis. This is a sample of saliva and mucus that is coughed up from the lungs. The sample is sent to a laboratory to be tested for the presence of tuberculosis bacteria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuberculosis_Treatment\"><\/span>Tuberculosis Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for tuberculosis (TB) usually involves a combination of drugs. The most common drugs used to treat TB are isoniazid (INH), rifampin (RIF), pyrazinamide (PZA), and ethambutol (EMB). Treatment usually lasts 6 months.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DOTS\"><\/span>DOTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DOTS is an acronym for Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course. It is a public health strategy used to treat and prevent tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. The treatment is free and widely available in most countries.<\/p>\n<p>DOTS is a five-part strategy that includes:<\/p>\n<p>1. Finding all people with TB and getting them into treatment.<\/p>\n<p>2. Offering short, nine-month courses of treatment that are directly observed, so that patients complete the full course of treatment.<\/p>\n<p>3. Providing quality-assured drugs and supplies.<\/p>\n<p>4. Training and supporting TB health workers.<\/p>\n<p>5. Monitoring and evaluating the program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs. 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