MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Those with active TB can show any of the following symptoms: Bad cough (lasting longer than two weeks). Pain in your chest. Coughing up blood or sputum (mucus).

Detailed explanation-2: -Blurry vision, and light sensitivity may be the only reported symptoms. Other complaints may include headache, redness of the eye, floaters, or flashes. Patients may also be asymptomatic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nearly one-third of the world’s population is latently infected with TB, and more than 9 million new cases are diagnosed each year, 95% in developing countries. Posterior uveitis is the most common presentation of intraocular TB.

Detailed explanation-4: -The true prevalence of intraocular TB is not known in India. While it has been reported to be 0.39% in South India, it is much higher (9.86%) in North India1, 5.