TB Flashcards

1
Q

Associated with which other disease?

A

HIV and aids

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2
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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.

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3
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TB joint striking investigatinos

A

Thickening of the synovium and severe periarticular osteoporosis.

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4
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Differentials?

A

Monoarticular rheumatoid, haemorrhagic arthritis, pyogenic arthritis

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5
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Treatment?

A

Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Ethambutol (8 weeks)

Rifampicin, Isoniazid 6-12 months

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