Tiffney Harbor by https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw Mycobacterium tuberculosis en-us 2022-04-23 23:29:56 UTC 2022-04-24 00:04:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Mycobacterium tuberculosis tiffneyharbor4321 https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154927380 Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a species of pathogenic bacteria in the family Mycobacteriaceae and the causative agent of tuberculosis. First discovered in 1882 by Robert Koch, M. tuberculosis has an unusual, waxy coating on its cell surface primarily due to the presence of mycolic acid.]]> 2022-04-23 23:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154927380 What Causes Tuberculosis? tiffneyharbor4321 https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154928032 Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that spread from person through microscopic droplets released into the air. This can happen when someone with the untreated, active form of tuberculosis coughs, speaks, sneezes, spits, laughs or sings. Although tuberculosis is contagious, it's not easy to catch.]]> 2022-04-23 23:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154928032 Types of Tuberculosis tiffneyharbor4321 https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154928999 It may also affect the kidneys, spine, and brain. Being infected with the TB bacterium is not the same as having active tuberculosis disease. There are 3 stages of TB—exposure, latent, and active disease.]]> 2022-04-23 23:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154928999 Treatments tiffneyharbor4321 https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154929933 TB is treated with a combination of antibacterial medications for a period of six to 12 months. The most common treatment for active TB is the three drugs of rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol.]]> 2022-04-23 23:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154929933 If TB is left untreated tiffneyharbor4321 https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154930668 Without treatment, tuberculosis can be fatal. Untreated active disease typically affects your lungs, but it can affect other parts of your body, as well. Tuberculosis complications include: Spinal pain.]]> 2022-04-23 23:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154930668 how to avoid TB tiffneyharbor4321 https://padlet.com/tiffneyharbor4321/6cnsgw1vq1c2pkvw/wish/2154931369
  • good ventilation: as TB can remain suspended in the air for several hours with no ventilation.
  • natural light: UV light kills off TB bacteria.
  • good hygiene: covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing reduces the spread of TB bacteria.

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