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Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis-Introduction, Types, and keynotes

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Acid fast bacilli of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in urine sediment

Introduction Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) affects areas outside the lungs. It impacts the lymph nodes, pleura, and bones. Patients often experience varied symptoms, depending on the affected site. Lymph node TB causes swelling, while bone TB results in pain. Pleural TB leads to chest pain and …

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Tuberculosis: Introduction, Types, Sign and Symptoms, Causative Agent, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

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Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, although it can also impact other parts of the body. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a type of bacteria that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or …

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