Whitney Venson by Whitney Venson https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6 Mycobacterium tuberculosis en-us 2023-04-27 23:44:21 UTC 2023-04-29 00:17:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.kncvtbc.org/uploaded/2019/11/tbbacteria-1-1380x0-c-default.jpg Mycobacterium tuberculosis j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571160450 Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb), also known as Koch's bacillus, is a species of pathogenic bacteria and the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB). ]]> 2023-04-28 01:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571160450 Symptoms j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571179924 Symptoms of TB disease depend on where in the body the TB bacteria are growing. TB bacteria usually grow in the lungs (pulmonary TB). TB disease in the lungs may cause symptoms such as:

  • a bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer
  • pain in the chest
  • coughing up blood or sputum (phlegm from deep inside the lungs)
  • weakness or fatigue
  • weight loss
  • no appetite
  • chills
  • fever
  • sweating at night

]]> 2023-04-28 02:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571179924 Prevention: j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571199284 Special measures like respirators and ventilation are important to reduce infection in healthcare and other institutions. Following the below steps can help prevent tuberculosis infection and the spread:

  • Seek medical attention if you have symptoms like prolonged cough, fever and unexplained weight loss as early treatment for TB can help stop the spread of disease and improve your chances of recovery.
  • Get tested for TB infection if you are at increased risk, such as if you have HIV or are in contact with people who have TB in your household or your workplace. 
  • If prescribed treatment to prevent TB, complete the full course. 
  • If you have TB, practice good hygiene when coughing, including avoiding contact with other people and wearing a mask, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and disposing of sputum and used tissues properly.
]]> 2023-04-28 02:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571199284 Treatment: j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571200808 Tuberculosis disease is treated with antibiotics. Treatment is recommended for both TB infection and disease.
The most common antibiotics used are:
  • isoniazid
  • rifampin
  • pyrazinamide
  • ethambutol
  • streptomycin.
To be effective, these medications need to be taken daily for 4–6 months. It is dangerous to stop the medications early or without medical advice. This can allow TB that is still alive to become resistant to the drugs.
Tuberculosis that doesn’t respond to standard drugs is called drug-resistant TB and requires more toxic treatment with different medicines.
]]> 2023-04-28 02:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571200808 Who's at risk? j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571215756 Tuberculosis mostly affects adults in their most productive years. However, all age groups are at risk.  Generally, persons at high risk for developing TB disease fall into two categories:

  • Persons who have been recently infected with TB bacteria
  • Persons with medical conditions that weaken the immune system
]]> 2023-04-28 02:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2571215756 How do you get Mycobacterium tuberculosis? j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572263817
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's spread when a person with active TB disease in their lungs coughs or sneezes and someone else inhales the expelled droplets, which contain TB bacteria.
]]> 2023-04-28 22:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572263817 Robert Koch j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572286940 On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). During this time, TB killed one out of every seven people living in the United States and Europe. Dr. Koch’s discovery was the most important step taken toward the control and elimination of this deadly disease. A century later, March 24 was designated World TB Day: a day to educate the public about the impact of TB around the world.]]> 2023-04-28 23:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572286940 Pathogenic Life Cycle of M. tuberculosis j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572291444 2023-04-28 23:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572291444 j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572293819 2023-04-28 23:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572293819 Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Gram Stain j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572295601 2023-04-28 23:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572295601 j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572301164 2023-04-28 23:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572301164 j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572310886 2023-04-29 00:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572310886 j00119552 https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572311359 2023-04-29 00:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/j00119552/fkbznxb79fb4qzb6/wish/2572311359