TB that occurs outside the lungs. For example, TB can be active in the lymph nodes or kidneys.

Tuberculosis that involves any region of the Gastrointestinal Tract, mostly in the distal Ileum and the Cecum. In most cases, Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the pathogen. Clinical features include Abdo [..]

Infection of the LIVER with species of Mycobacterium, most often Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is characterized by localized small tuberculous miliary lesions or Tumor-like mass (Tuberculoma), and ab [..]

Tuberculosis involving the Larynx, producing ulceration of the Vocal Cords and the Laryngeal Mucosa.

Tuberculosis of the brain, spinal cord, or meninges (TUBERCULOSIS, MENINGEAL), most often caused by MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS and rarely by MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS. The infection may be limited to the ne [..]

Tuberculosis of the skin. It includes scrofuloderma and tuberculid, but not lupus vulgaris, which is LUPUS.

Infection of the ENDOCRINE GLANDS with species of MYCOBACTERIUM, most often MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS.

A highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Abbreviated TB. Tubercles (tiny lumps) are a characteristic finding in TB. Diagnosis may be made by skin test, which if positive should will be followed by a chest X-ray to determine the status (active or dormant) of the infection. Tuberculosis is more common i [..]

The presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection with a positive chest X-ray. Treatment of active tuberculosis is mandatory by law in the US. See also: Tuberculosis.

A variant of tuberculosis (TB) that is not affected by one or more of the antibiotics normally used to treat it. If the strain of TB is unaffected by more than one medication, it is called multi-drug-resistant (MDR) TB. Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) is a rare type of MDR TB that is resistant to almost all drugs used to treat TB. [..]

A type of tuberculosis affecting birds, caused by Mycobacterium avium, which may be communicated to other animals and humans.

See: Bovine tuberculosis.

The presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection without a positive chest X-ray. Treatment is not mandatory for dormant tuberculosis (TB), as with active TB, but it is a good idea because the bacterium could become active later. Treatment involves a course of antibiotics and vitamins.

Tuberculosis (TB) that does not respond to standard drug treatment. Drug-resistant TB has become a very serious problem in recent years in certain populations. For example, TB resistant to the drug isoniazid (INH) is seen among patients from Southeast Asia. The reason for this INH resistance is not quite clear. However, the presence of INH-like sub [..]

Genes that make someone susceptible to developing tuberculosis (TB) when exposed to the bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that causes it. Although there are millions of new cases of TB each year, not everyone exposed to the bacterium becomes infected nor does everybody infected with it develop clinical symptoms of TB. A genetic region has been [..]

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. An infectious disease caused by mycobacteria, most often involving the lungs. See: Tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant.Medically reviewed by Martin Zipser, MD; Board Certified: Surgery

The presence of numerous sites of tuberculosis (TB) infection, each of which is minute. Miliary TB is caused by dissemination of infected material through the bloodstream.

Tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs. Pulmonary TB is the most common form of active tuberculosis. It can be easily transmitted to others when someone who has it coughs.

A disease caused by a specific type of bacteria that spreads from one person to another through the air. Tuberculosis can affect many parts of the body, but most often affects the lungs. A person may [..]

Infections and contagious disease, with particular localization in the lungs, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis. BCG vaccination is important, but the disease is still endemic in many regions a [..]

A highly contagious infection transmitted through the air that attacks the lungs and other parts of the body.

1860, "disease characterized by tubercules," a medical Latin hybrid, from Latin tuberculum "small swelling, pimple," diminutive of tuber "lump" (see tuber) + -osis, a suf [..]

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Infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, as evidenced by a positive tuberculin skin test (TST) that screens for infection with this organism. Sometimes, TST is called a purified protein [..]

infectious, sometimes deadly, disease of the lungs.

An infectious disease that is caused by a bacterium first identified by Robert Koch in 1882. The disease usually affects the lungs first, and is accompanied by a chronic cough.

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A bacterial disease that affects the lungs especially, with serious fever-like symptoms and destruction of tissue. It can spread to other parts of the body, causing secondary problems and often death if not treated.

An infectious bacterial disease where nodules grow in the tissues, especially the lungs.

a disease caused by bacteria that usually affects your lungs. Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria is spread through the air from one person to another. If someone with TB of the lungs or throat coughs or sneez [..]

(n) infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)

A chronic infectious disease that can affect a variety of organs. The most common variety is pulmonary tuberculosis or consumption, passed on via droplets in coughs and sneezes. Tuberculosis of the ly [..]

Tuberculosis is caused by a bacillus, to which there is an inherited tendency (19thC) and can affect single or multiple sites in the body. The inherited nature of the disease has been disproved. Tuber [..]

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body, such as the kidney, spine, or brai [..]

Tuberculosis (TB) is Tuberculosis a long-term infection due to the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis most commonly affects the lungs, but can spread to almost any part of the body.

an infection caused by bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis. Many people infected with tuberculosis have no symptoms because it is dormant. Once active, tuberculosis may cause damage to the lung [..]

Any of the infectious Diseases of man and other Animals caused by species of Mycobacterium.

A variety of Tuberculosis affecting various Birds, including Chickens and ducks. It is caused by Mycobacterium avium and characterized by tubercles consisting principally of Epithelioid Cells.

An Infection of Cattle caused by Mycobacterium bovis. It is transmissible to man and other Animals.

Pathological conditions of the Cardiovascular System caused by Infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis involvement may include the Heart; the Blood Vessels; or the Pericardium.

Tuberculosis of the Brain, spinal cord, or Meninges (Tuberculosis, Meningeal), most often caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rarely by Mycobacterium bovis. The Infection may be limited to the Ne [..]

Infection of the Endocrine Glands with species of Mycobacterium, most often Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis resistant to Isoniazid and Rifampin and at least three of the six main classes of second-line Drugs (Aminoglycosides; polypeptide agents; Fluoroquinolones; Thioamides; Cycloserine; and pa [..]

Mycobacterium Infections of the female reproductive tract (Genitalia, Female).

The dormant form of Tuberculosis where the Person shows no obvious symptoms and no sign of the causative agent (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) in the Sputum despite being positive for Tuberculosis Infect [..]

Infection of the Lymph Nodes by Tuberculosis. Tuberculous Infection of the cervical Lymph Nodes is scrofula.

Mycobacterium Infections of the male reproductive tract (Genitalia, Male).

A form of Bacterial Meningitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis or rarely Mycobacterium bovis. The organism Seeds the Meninges and Forms microtuberculomas which subsequently Rupture. The clinical [..]

An acute form of Tuberculosis in which minute tubercles are formed in a number of organs of the body due to dissemination of the bacilli through the Blood stream.

Tuberculosis resistant to Chemotherapy with two or more Antitubercular Agents, including at least Isoniazid and Rifampicin. The problem of resistance is particularly troublesome in tuberculous Opportu [..]

Tuberculous Infection of the eye, primarily the Iris, Ciliary Body, and Choroid.

Tuberculosis of the Mouth, tongue, and Salivary Glands.

Tuberculosis of the bones or joints.

A form of Peritonitis seen in Patients with Tuberculosis, characterized by lesion either as a miliary form or as a pelvic mass on the peritoneal surfaces. Most Patients have Ascites, abdominal swellin [..]

Tuberculosis of the Serous Membrane lining the Thoracic Cavity and surrounding the Lungs.

Mycobacterium Infections of the Lung.

Infection of the Kidney with species of Mycobacterium.

Tuberculosis of the Skin. It includes scrofuloderma and tuberculid, but not Lupus Vulgaris.

Osteitis or caries of the vertebrae, usually occurring as a complication of Tuberculosis of the Lungs.

Infection of the spleen with species of Mycobacterium.

A general term for Mycobacterium Infections of any part of the Urogenital System in either the male or the female.

An infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis. Tuberculosis (TB) is spread when a person with an active infection (TB disease) coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings, and then a person nearby breathes in the bacteria. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the kidney [..]

Any of the infectious diseases of man and other animals caused by species of MYCOBACTERIUM.

A variety of TUBERCULOSIS affecting various birds, including chickens and ducks. It is caused by MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM and characterized by tubercles consisting principally of epithelioid cells.

An infection of cattle caused by MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS. It is transmissible to man and other animals.

Tuberculosis of the heart, pericardium, or blood vessels.

MYCOBACTERIUM infections of the female reproductive tract (GENITALIA, FEMALE).

TUBERCULOSIS that involves any region of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, mostly in the distal ILEUM and the CECUM. In most cases, MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS is the pathogen. Clinical features include ABDO [..]

Infection of the LIVER with species of MYCOBACTERIUM, most often MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS. It is characterized by localized small tuberculous miliary lesions or tumor-like mass (TUBERCULOMA), and ab [..]

Tuberculosis involving the larynx, producing ulceration of the vocal cords and laryngeal mucosa. It is commonly attended by hoarseness, cough, pain on swallowing, and hemoptysis.

Infection of the lymph nodes by tuberculosis. Tuberculous infection of the cervical lymph nodes is scrofula.

Tuberculosis of the genitalia in men.

A form of bacterial meningitis caused by MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS or rarely MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS. The organism seeds the meninges and forms microtuberculomas which subsequently rupture. The clinical [..]

An acute form of TUBERCULOSIS in which minute tubercles are formed in a number of organs of the body due to dissemination of the bacilli through the blood stream.

Tuberculosis resistant to chemotherapy with two or more antitubercular agents. The problem of resistance is particularly troublesome in tuberculosis as an opportunistic disease in HIV infection.

Tuberculous infection of the eye, primarily the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.

Tuberculosis of the mouth, tongue, and salivary glands.

Tuberculosis of the bones or joints.

Tuberculosis of the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity and surrounding the lungs.

Tuberculosis of the lungs.

Infection of the KIDNEY with species of MYCOBACTERIUM.

Osteitis or caries of the vertebrae, usually occurring as a complication of tuberculosis of the lungs.

Infection of the spleen with species of MYCOBACTERIUM.

A general term for MYCOBACTERIUM infections of any part of the UROGENITAL SYSTEM in either the male or the female.

Disease of many animal species and humans caused by infection with bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium

A disease caused by a specific type of bacteria that spreads from one person to another through the air. Tuberculosis can affect many parts of the body, but most often affects the lungs. A person may not have symptoms of tuberculosis for years, but they may appear when the patient becomes ill with a serious condition like diabetes, AIDS, or cancer. [..]

A highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tubercles (tiny lumps) are a characteristic finding in TB. Most patients with tuberculosis do not need to be quarantined, though it is necessary sometimes.

an infectious bacterial disease; mainly affects the lungs, but can affect bones, joints and other parts of the body; treatable in most cases with antibiotics

Tuberculosis or TB (short for tubercle bacillus) is a widespread, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. It is spread through the air when people who have an active TB infection cough, sneeze, or otherwis [..]

An infectious disease of humans and animals that usually affects the lungs.

An infectious disease that may affect almost any tissue of the body especially the lungs. Tuberculosis can affect anyone of age and is spread through air by those who are untreated.

Infected by, or having to do with tuberculosis.

An infectious disease that is chronic in nature and commonly affects the lungs, although it may occur in almost any part of the body. The causative agent is mycobacterium tuberculosis (the tubercle bacillus). The most common mode of transmission is the inhalation of infected droplet nuclei (airborne spread).

This is an illness of the respiratory system, spread by coughing and sneezing. Each year about two million people die from TB, which is a curable disease.

an infectious disease that was once a major killer worldwide. The predominant TB organism is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). Spread person-to-person in airborne droplets caused by sneezing or coughing, the bacterium usually infects the lungs. However, due to improved nutrition, housing, sanitation, medical care, and the introduction o [..]

an infectious disease that was once a major killer worldwide. The predominant TB organism is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). Spread person-to-person in airborne droplets caused by sneezi [..]

an infectious disease that was once a major killer worldwide. The predominant TB organism is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis).

an infectious disease that was once a major killer worldwide. The predominant TB organism is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). Spread person-to-person in airborne droplets caused by sneezi [..]

A contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but may be disseminated to other parts of the body. This can be common in people with AIDS.