A20 - Factors influencing the character of tuberculosis

Question 1

Forms of tuberculosis, name them

Answer 1

There are 3 forms, wich all depends on the species of the host and bacterium

1. Proliferative tuberculosis - P (Less bacteria present)
2. Exudative tuberculosis - E (More bacteria present)
3. Tubercule formation tuberculosis - T

Question 2

Which species have which of the tuberculosis forms?

Answer 2

Proliferative type = Horses and carnivores
Tubercule formation type = Poultry

Question 3

Name the 3 most common bacterias casuing tuberculosis in animals

Answer 3

1. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
2. Mycobacterium bovis
3. Mycobacterium avian

Question 4

Finish this table regarding which bacterium causes which tuberculosis in which specie

Answer 4

Question 5

Which organs is the primarily site of tuberculosis? Name other places TB is seen

Answer 5

Primarily = Lungs
Other = Thyroid and parotid glands, but in this case TB is never seen

TB is sometimes seen in skeletal muscles, skin or udder also

Some tissue are very sensitive, leading to tubercule formation - often seen in cattle