Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause of tuberculosis?
A
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis or M.Bovis
2
Q
How does TB present?
A
Cough, fever, weight loss, malaise, fatigue, night sweats, haemoptysis, chest pain
3
Q
What are the investigations for TB?
A
CXR, Sputum Smear, Sputum Culture, FBC, TB skin testing,
4
Q
How do you treat TB?
A
Rifampicin - 6m
Isoniazid - 6m
Pyrazinamide -2m
Ethambutol - 2m
5
Q
What are the side effects of TB Drugs?
A
Rifampicin - orange tears and urine. Should not use combined contraceptive
Isoniazid - peripheral neuropathy,
Pyrazinamide- Gout
Ethambutol - optic neuritis
