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Disseminated tuberculosis is a type of tuberculosis (TB) where mycobacteria spread via blood to other organs beyond the lungs. It can cause severe multiple-organ damage in the absence of early ...

Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs. However, TB-causing bacteria can lead to pus collecting in the tissues. This is known as an abscess. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the ...

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s most persistent infectious diseases, affecting millions annually despite significant medical advances. This bacterial infection primarily targets the lungs but ...

Tuberculosis cases are on the rise, including in North Carolina. The Kansas City area is currently at the epicenter of an unusual tuberculosis outbreak, where 67 people are being treated for the ...

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Skin tuberculosis is just one of the ways that this bacterial infection can affect your body. While less contagious than some types of tuberculosis, it can still be spread from person to person. Skin ...

A young university student comes to the clinic accompanied by his mother, who is concerned about his progressive weight loss. She complains that her son eats well and is well catered for. I glance at ...

Gastrointestinal tuberculosis is an uncommon form of tuberculosis infection that usually occurs when Mycobacterium tuberculosis affects your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Tuberculosis is a bacterial ...