PULMONARY MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS: REVIEW ARTICLE

Authors

  • Assis. Prof. Dr. Maryam Kareem Ali Ph.D. Microbiology, Ass. Prof. Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Iraq.
  • Lecturer Dr. Jaafar Sataar Shia Saidy Ph.D. pharmacy, lecturer, Al- Farabi University College, Department: Pharmacy
  • Hiba Sabah Jasim Ph.D. Microbiology, Ass. Prof. Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Iraq

Keywords:

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, acid-fast bacillus

Abstract

Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a contagious diseases caused by bacteria called (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that usually effect the lungs and it can spread to other parts of the body. TB can cause symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, coughing up blood or phlegm, fever, night sweats, fatigue, and weight loss. TB can be diagnosed with several tests, including a X-ray for chest and a sputum test. Eliminate disease involves taking antibiotics for at least six months. TB can be prevented with a vaccine called the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine and by avoiding contact with people who have active TB. Early diagnosis and medication of Pulmonary tuberculosis are important to prevent the disease.

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Published

2023-10-16

How to Cite

Assis. Prof. Dr. Maryam Kareem Ali, Lecturer Dr. Jaafar Sataar Shia Saidy, & Hiba Sabah Jasim. (2023). PULMONARY MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS: REVIEW ARTICLE. Academicia Globe: Inderscience Research, 4(10), 34–43. Retrieved from https://agir.academiascience.org/index.php/agir/article/view/1423

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