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PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS-

  • an infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tubercolosis
  • caused by bacteria that spread from person to person through air
  • an airborne disease transmitted by droplet secretion from the respiratory tract of an infected person during coughing, sneezing, talking, or singing
  • acquired by a person who is in close contact with someone who has infectious tuberculosis
  • acquired by a person with declining immunity such as HIV positive
  • persons prone are those homeless , or on poverty


SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
  • losing weight
  • fatigue in the afternoon
  • pale
  • cough
  • anorexia- (lack of appetite)
  • indigestion
  • abdominal pain
  • vomiting
  • sputum increases
  • afternoon fever
  • night sweats
  • if progresses-rapid loss of weight and strength
  • hemoptysis- ( presence of blood in the sputum due to hemorrhage from lung )



MANAGEMENT:
  • physical, mental, emotional rest
  • anti-tuberculous therapy
  • proper nutrition

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