Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious and potentially life-threatening infection caused primarily by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs but can spread to…
Pulmonary Multi-Drug Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Pulmonary multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB) represents a severe and escalating public health crisis, marked by resistance to at least isoniazid and rifampin, the two…
Inactive Tuberculosis: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
Inactive tuberculosis, also known as latent TB infection (LTBI), occurs when an individual is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria but does not exhibit active symptoms.…
Disseminated tuberculosis
Disseminated tuberculosis (TB) is a severe and widespread form of tuberculosis that can affect multiple organs and systems in the body. Unlike pulmonary tuberculosis, which…
Active Tuberculosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in its active form, which is highly infectious and potentially life-threatening. Understanding active tuberculosis, its symptoms,…