Tuberculosis
Human Disease
what is Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is a contagious human disease that affects the Respiratory system, Urinary system, and/or the nervous system.
Caused ?
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that spreads from person to person through microscopic droplets released into the air.
There are two types of Tuberculosis?
Latent Tuberculosis: Is inactive state meaning it is dormant but present in the body
Active Tuberculosis: it can spread through out the body
signs and symptoms (Active TB)
Cough
Unintentional weigh loss
Fatigue
Fever
Night sweats
Chills
Loss of appetite
Chest pain
treatments and drugs
Common medication for treating tuberculosis are:
Isoniazid
Rifampin
Ethambutol
Pyrazinamide (Myambutol)
Medication (but treating TB takes much longer than treating other types of bacterial infections)