Tuberculosis Presentation

Tuberculosis. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Transmission and Symptoms. How does TB infect the body? Diagnosis. Treatment. History of Tuberculosis. Present prevalence of TB. Tuberculosis Quiz. Word bank.

Discovered by Robert Koch in 1882 Highly contagious Aerobic, non-motile bacillus Intracellular pathogen that infects macrophages of the immune system. Waxy coat of Mycolic Acid Makes staining difficult Key virulence factor.

Diagnosis is made by a positive tuberculin skin testimmune reaction to a small quantity of tuberculosis antigens. 2. Confirmed by X rays of the chest and examination of sputum.

Thought to be genetic disease The greatest killer worldwide due to a single infectious agent Many feared it would bring an end to society Treatment consisted of fresh air and rest collapsing of the lung Introduction of Streptomycin and Isoniazid led many believe TB would be eradicated.

A fifth (20%) of the world’s population is infected with tuberculosis? TRUE FALSE.

A fifth (20%) of the world’s population is infected with tuberculosis? FALSE.

Only 5-10% actually develop TB disease during their lifetime.

Highly contagious- labai užkrečiamas Eradicated- išnaikinta Led- skatinti Non motile- nejudrus Hereditary- paveldima.