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Tuberculosis. Luis Arellanes Hector Montes Victor Yepez. Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is divided into two categories: pulmonary and extra pulmonary. Pulmonary Tuberculosis Types: Primary Tuberculosis Pneumonia Tuberculosis Pleurisy Cavitary Tuberculosis Miliary TB
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Tuberculosis Luis Arellanes Hector Montes Victor Yepez
Tuberculosis • Tuberculosis (TB) is divided into two categories: pulmonary and extra pulmonary. • Pulmonary Tuberculosis Types: Primary Tuberculosis Pneumonia Tuberculosis Pleurisy CavitaryTuberculosis MiliaryTB Laryngeal Tuberculosis
Primary TB • Primary TB pneumonia is considered a pulmonary form of TB. Since primary TB pneumonia attacks people with weaker immune systems, young children and the elderly are most at risk, as are those with HIV/AIDS. This type of TB is uncommon and attacks the lungs in the form of pneumonia with symptoms of high fever and cough.
Diagnosis • Tb is treatable and a person can live with it, they may need medicine so they can be healthy and not transmit to others.
Etiology • It’s classified as granulomatous inflammatory disease which is a disease that causes inflammation in cells. • Has both characteristics of gram positive and gram negative
Epidemiology • TB is mostly seen in Sub-Sahara Africa and in Asia. 90-95% of the people with the infection remain asymptomatic. • In 2010 there were 8.8 million new cases of TB and 1.20-1.45 million deaths mainly in developing countries. • TB in Africa its mainly adolescents and young adults, in places like the U.S it is more common among older people and those that are immunocompromised or have a weakened immune system. • Its also quite common with people who have used illicit drugs.
Testing • Will only tell if patient is infected with the bacteria not the infection or disease. • TB Skin Test • Performed by injecting a small amount of fluid called tuberculin into the skin in the lower part of the arm. • The patient must return within 48-72 hours to see the results of the test. • The examiner will look for a hard, raised, or swelling area, and if present will be measured by a ruler. Redness by itself is not considered part of the reaction. • Positive Results- means that the person is infected with TB bacteria • Negative Results- means the person does not have the bacteria and not likely to be infected with the infection or disease.
Sources • http://www.emedicinehealth.com/tuberculosis/article_em.htm • http://www.healthcommunities.com/tuberculosis/types.shtml