Tuberculosis

Question 1

What is Tuberculosis

Answer 1

Contagious Chronic Bacterial Infection that primarily affects the lungs

Question 2

Bacteria that causes TB

Answer 2

TB pathogen; Mycobacterium tuberculosis- rod shaped bacterium with waxy capsule

Question 3

Classifications of TB

Answer 3

Primary TB- 1st Exposure
Reactivation TB- Reappearance of TB
Disseminated TB- TB that has spread throughout the body through the bloodstream

Question 4

Classifications of TB

Answer 4

Primary TB- 1st Exposure
Reactivation TB- Reappearance of TB
Disseminated TB- TB that has spread throughout the body through the bloodstream

Question 5

Anatomic Alteration

Answer 5

Alveolar consolidation
Alveolar-Capillary Destruction
Casesous Tubercles
Cavity Formation
Fibrosis and Secondary Calcification
Distortion and Dilation of Bronchi
Increased bronchial airway secretions

Question 6

Transmission of TB

Answer 6

Coughing, Laughing or Sneezing
Particle Size of 0.5-1.0 micrometers and can remain suspended in the air for several hours
(Thrive in highly oxygenated areas such as lung apex )
Ingestion of unpasteurized milk

Question 7

Diagnosis

Answer 7

Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test= purified protein derivative
Induration