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22 Μαρ 2023 · Causes. Risk factors. Prevention. Overview. Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings. This can put tiny droplets with the germs into the air.
22 Μαρ 2023 · Most latent TB infections are treated for three or four months. Active TB disease may be treated for four, six or nine months. Specialists in TB treatment will determine which drugs are best for you. You will have regular appointments to see if you're improving and to watch for side effects.
Tuberculosis is a major cause of illness and death worldwide. The epidemic of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and the increased number of other immuno-compromised hosts have led to a remarkable increase in Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex infections.
6 Μαρ 2024 · Causes. Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When a person breathes in TB germs, the germs can settle in the lungs and begin to grow. From there, they can move through the blood to other parts of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain.
19 Σεπ 2019 · Active TB makes you sick, and in most cases, it can spread to others. It can occur in the first few weeks after infection with the TB bacteria, or it might occur years later. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, will discuss TB.
Patients with active TB should be treated with multiple agents to achieve bacterial clearance, to reduce the risk of transmission, and to prevent the emergence of drug resistance. Directly observed therapy is recommended for the treatment of active TB.
Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis is dedicated to the global effort of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030. Our center supports TB program development, education, training, and research for healthcare professionals and public service providers across our region.
