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what is 'tuberculosis - multisystem infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis '?

Definition for tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB for TubercleBacillus) is a common and deadly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can also affect the central nervous system, lymphatic system, circulatory system, genitourinary system, bones and joints.


do i have 'tuberculosis'?
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
diagnostic test search results for 'tuberculosis'
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Purified Protein Derivative (PPD)
RPR (rapid plasma reagin)
Sputum analysis
dot-immunobinding assay (Dot-Iba)
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therapeutic procedures for 'tuberculosis'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for tuberculosis:





web search results for 'tuberculosis'?
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