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The pathogen I have chosen is Bacteria. Bacteria are microorganisms made of a single cell. They have the ability to adapt to any environment and come in a variety of shapes and features. Bacteria not only can live on your body but in your body as well. This pathogen does not always cause infections.

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The bacterial disease I have chosen is Tuberculosis. This disease is caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It generally affects the lungs, but can also infect other parts of the body. There are two types of tuberculosis: miliary tuberculosis light and disseminated lung tuberculosis. The three stages of tuberculosis include exposure, latent, and active disease.

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Some symptoms involved with tuberculosis are coughing, weight loss, fever, chills, and night sweats. Most people infected with this particular bacterial infection never develop tuberculosis disease. If the patient does develop the disease, it may occur two to three months after infection or years later. Not every person infected shows symptoms. TB becomes noncontagious after taking their prescribed medications for two weeks.

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Any person can be infected with tuberculosis. The individuals at greater risk of getting it to include people: who live in, come from, or have spent time in an area with high levels of TB. Also, people with HIV are at high risk of being diagnosed with the bacterial infection. Some who are infected with M. tuberculosis within the past 2 years, particularly infants and toddlers can be infected. Many countries are infected with factors that contribute to the spread of TB.

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The most common way to treat TB is with prescribed medications. The best combination to treat the disease with is isoniazid INH combined with rifampin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol. Although these prescriptions may make you feel better, TB takes a lot longer to get rid of than other infections. Many must take antibiotics for six to nine months. The exact amount of drug prescribed depends on age, overall health, possible drug resistance and the infection's location in the body

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There are a few ways to prevent tuberculosis. First, take all medications that are prescribed by your doctor. Second, stay updated with every doctor appointment. Make sure, if infected, to cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Next, wash your hands when you cough or sneeze. Lastly, do not visit others or allow them to visit you.