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    Pulmonary tuberculosis is a highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which forms characteristic tiny lumps called tubercles. It is most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. The disease is transmitted through the air and infects the lungs, causing symptoms like cough and chest pain. Diagnosis involves tests like sputum culture, tuberculin skin test, and chest x-ray. Treatment consists of a combination of antibiotics over a six month period.

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    Pulmonary tuberculosis is a highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which forms characteristic tiny lumps called tubercles. It is most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. The disease is transmitted through the air and infects the lungs, causing symptoms like cough and chest pain. Diagnosis involves tests like sputum culture, tuberculin skin test, and chest x-ray. Treatment consists of a combination of antibiotics over a six month period.

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    Pulmonary tuberculosis is a highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which forms characteristic tiny lumps called tubercles. It is most prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. The disease is transmitted through the air and infects the lungs, causing symptoms like cough and chest pain. Diagnosis involves tests like sputum culture, tuberculin skin test, and chest x-ray. Treatment consists of a combination of antibiotics over a six month period.

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    PULMONARY

    TUBERCULOSIS
    ANINDYA .L. SIDARTA
    03.011.034

    DEFINITION

    A highly contagious infection caused by


    the bacterium called Mycobacterium
    tuberculosis.

    Tubercles (tiny lumps) are a


    characteristic finding in TB.

    ETIOLOGY
    Mycobacterium
    tuberculosis
    Aerobic,
    non
    spore
    forming,
    non
    motile,
    facultative, intracellular.

    EPIDEMIOLOGY

    In 2007, the prevalence


    of TB per 100,000 people
    was highest in SubSaharan Africa, and was
    also relatively high in
    Asia

    TB PATIENTS

    Airborne Spreading

    INFECTION

    TB PATHOLOGY

    SYMPTOMPATHOLOGY

    DIAGNOSIS

    Sputum culture
    Tuberculin Skin Test
    Chest Radiograph

    Sputum Culture

    The best method


    Occur 1-8 weeks to provide results

    Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test

    Screening
    Put an antigen on a layer of the skin
    If someone ever had a TB infection, in 2
    days an antigen will reacts and causing a
    red bump on skin.

    Chest Radiograph

    NORMAL

    ACTIVE TB
    PATIENT

    TREATMENT FOR ACTIVE TB PATIENT

    initial treatment 2HRZE ( 2 months)

    Isoniazid (H) 5mg/kg per day


    Rifampin (R) 5mg/kg per day
    Pyrazinamid (Z) 25mg/kg per day
    Ethambutol (E) 15mg/kg per day

    Further treatment 4H3R3 (4 months)

    Isoniazid (H) 10mg/kg three times a week


    Rifampisin (R) 10mg/kg three times a week

    TOTAL 6 MONTHS.

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