RESPIRATORY
OLD TUBERCULOSIS
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scarring and proliferation
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progression and evolution
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progression and proliferation
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healing and progression
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Detailed explanation-1: -There are 3 stages of TB-exposure, latent, and active disease. A TB skin test or a TB blood test can diagnose the disease. Treatment exactly as recommended is necessary to cure the disease and prevent its spread to other people.
Detailed explanation-2: -TB bacteria spread through the air from one person to another. When a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, or sings, TB bacteria can get into the air. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected.
Detailed explanation-3: -If you have an active TB disease you will probably be treated with a combination of antibacterial medications for a period of six to 12 months. The most common treatment for active TB is isoniazid INH in combination with three other drugs-rifampin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol.
Detailed explanation-4: -HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) Substance abuse. Silicosis. Diabetes mellitus. Severe kidney disease. Low body weight. Organ transplants. Head and neck cancer. More items