TB Flashcards
1
Q
What is TB?
A
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection of the lungs
2
Q
How is TB spread?
A
Spread though inhaling droplets from cough and sneezing of an infected person
3
Q
What are the signs of TB?
A
Erythema nodosum Night sweats Haemoptosis Sputum Pleural effusion
4
Q
What are the symptoms of TB?
A
Can be asymptomatic
Cough
General illness
TB blood test
5
Q
What are the investigations used in TB?
A
CXR
Matoux test
TB blood test
6
Q
What are the treatments of TB?
A
Two antibiotics (Isoniazid and riframpicin) for six months and two additional antibiotics (pyrazinamide and ethambutamol) for the first two months
