| ID | 95 |
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| Name | PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS |
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| Introduction | It is the disease of lungs, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis may occur in any part of the body but lung is the commonst site. The other common sites are lymph nodes, skin and soft tissues. Three types of Mycobacteria are mainly responsible- 1. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (human type), 2. Mycobacterium bovis, and 3. Atypical mycobacteria (opportunistic) |
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| Etiology | Etiology/Predisposing factors : 1. All age groups but child below 3 years are highly susceptible. 2. Diabetes, malnutrition and other devitalized conditions. 3. Poor sanitation, housing state, poor nutrition. 4. Alcohol, tobacco addiction etc. 5. HIV infection 5. Silicosis, asbestosis and other occupational diseases. 6. Genetic-host resistance may be lowered by genetic factors. 7. Occupational risk factor- Doctors & Nurses. |
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| Types | Types of pulmonary tuberculosis 1. Primary pulmonary tuberculosis. 2. Miliary tuberculosis & 3. Post-primary pulmonary tuberculosis. |
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