TB Flashcards
1
Q
Associated with which other disease?
A
HIV and aids
2
Q
Spianl disease presents as what?
A
Can look a lot like cancers, most likely to be in the thoracic spine. Can be kyphosis (vertebral body collapse) or cold abscesses. Little pain.
3
Q
TB joint striking investigatinos
A
Thickening of the synovium and severe periarticular osteoporosis.
4
Q
Differentials?
A
Monoarticular rheumatoid, haemorrhagic arthritis, pyogenic arthritis
5
Q
Treatment?
A
Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Ethambutol (8 weeks)
Rifampicin, Isoniazid 6-12 months