eMedTV Tuberculosis Articles

Active Tuberculosis

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:23:09 CDT

Active Tuberculosis
Active tuberculosis is the more serious form of tuberculosis. As this eMedTV page explains, it affects 8 million people worldwide each year. Active tuberculosis occurs when the immune system is unable to stop the tuberculosis bacteria from growing.

BCG Vaccine

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:38:32 CST

BCG Vaccine
In parts of the world where tuberculosis is common, infants may receive the BCG vaccine. This eMedTV page explains how the vaccine is used to prevent tuberculosis. This page also provides information on who should and shouldn't get the vaccine.

Directly Observed Therapy Program

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:51:30 CDT

Directly Observed Therapy Program
As this eMedTV article explains, many people with tuberculosis are encouraged to enroll in a directly observed therapy program, which involves taking each dose of their medicine in front of a healthcare worker. This page discusses this program.

Drug-Resistant TB

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:37:23 CDT

Drug-Resistant TB
Drug-resistant TB is a condition in which patients with tuberculosis don't improve with standard treatment. This eMedTV page provides an overview of drug-resistant tuberculosis and explains why it is so difficult to treat.

Latent Tuberculosis

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:07:35 CDT

Latent Tuberculosis
Latent tuberculosis is the more common form of tuberculosis. As this eMedTV page explains, this form of tuberculosis takes place when bacteria in the body become inactive but remain alive, sometimes becoming active later.

Latent Versus Active Tuberculosis

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:08:24 CDT

Latent Versus Active Tuberculosis
As this eMedTV article explains, there are two types of tuberculosis (latent versus active tuberculosis), but they are just different progressions of the same bacteria. This eMedTV page discusses the characteristics of each type of tuberculosis.

TB Skin Test Reading

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:32:05 CDT

TB Skin Test Reading
A tuberculosis (TB) skin test reading is when a healthcare worker checks the results of your skin test. As this eMedTV article explains, the healthcare worker will check the injection site and measure the size of swelling to determine the results.

TB Skin Test

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:45:04 CST

TB Skin Test
Latent tuberculosis can be detected using a TB skin test. This article on the eMedTV Web site explains the test in more detail, including information about the injection process, reading the results, and who should take the test.

TB Test

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:00:10 CST

TB Test
Taking a TB test is the most efficient way to detect latent tuberculosis. As explained in this eMedTV article, the most common methods for diagnosing tuberculosis are the TB blood test and the TB skin test. This page discusses each method in detail.

Causes of Tuberculosis

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:28:20 CDT

Causes of Tuberculosis
As this part of the eMedTV Web site explains, tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This article talks more about the cause of TB and also discusses several risk factors for the disease.

HIV and Tuberculosis

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:47:41 CDT

HIV and Tuberculosis
An estimated 11.4 million people worldwide are infected with both tuberculosis (TB) and HIV. This eMedTV page discusses the link between HIV and tuberculosis and explains how the immune system is affected by these illnesses.

Symptoms of Tuberculosis

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:38:14 CDT

Symptoms of Tuberculosis
Common symptoms of active tuberculosis can include chest pain, a chronic cough, and coughing up blood. As this eMedTV page explains, most people with latent tuberculosis have no symptoms. This page covers the early and advanced symptoms that may occur.

Tuberclosis

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:45:09 CDT

Tuberclosis
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that most often attacks the lungs. This eMedTV resource explains how many people with latent tuberculosis typically develop the active form of the disease. Tuberclosis is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tubercolosi

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:52:04 CDT

Tubercolosi
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through the air. This eMedTV resource briefly describes latent and active tuberculosis and offers a link to more information on the disease. Tubercolosi is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tubercolosis

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:03:08 CDT

Tubercolosis
Tuberculosis develops when the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium infects the lungs or other organs. This eMedTV segment describes the disease in more detail and explains how it can be prevented. Tubercolosis is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuberculocis

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:04:10 CDT

Tuberculocis
Most people who have tuberculosis do not develop any symptoms. This article from the eMedTV archives covers how the tuberculosis bacterium is transmitted and explains how the disease is treated. Tuberculocis is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuberculoma

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:08:14 CDT

Tuberculoma
Tuberculosis is a common infection that can be easily transmitted through the air. This eMedTV article lists symptoms of active tuberculosis and explains how the disease can be treated. Tuberculoma is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuberculos

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:12:26 CDT

Tuberculos
Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infection caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This eMedTV page explains how the TB bacterium is transmitted and explains what treatment involves. Tuberculos is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuberculose

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:24:44 CDT

Tuberculose
Tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial infection that is spread through the air. This eMedTV page explains what causes tuberculosis and describes potential symptoms of the active form of this disease. Tuberculose is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuberculoses

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:34:13 CDT

Tuberculoses
Tuberculosis, a chronic bacterial infection, affects millions of people in the United States. This eMedTV page explains the different types of tuberculosis and also links to more information. Tuberculoses is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis Cure

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:08:37 CDT

Tuberculosis Cure
The tuberculosis cure usually involves taking antibiotics for 6-12 months. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how different antibiotics (such as isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide) are combined to kill the disease-causing bacteria.

Tuberculosis Diagnosis

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:15:59 CDT

Tuberculosis Diagnosis
As this eMedTV page explains, a diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is based on a patient's physical exam, medical history, and test results. This article describes the process of diagnosing TB and explains how a TB skin test is administered.

Tuberculosis History

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:16:27 CST

Tuberculosis History
Tuberculosis history indicates that the disease may have existed as early as 4000 BC. This eMedTV segment details the history of this disease, including the first references, the development of sanitariums, and the initial treatment methods.

Tuberculosis Medications

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:10:35 CDT

Tuberculosis Medications
As this eMedTV page explains, medications used to treat tuberculosis include antibiotics such as isoniazid and rifampin. This article gives an overview of TB drugs, explaining possible side effects and giving tips on when and how to take your medicine.

Tuberculosis Prevention

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:13:34 CST

Tuberculosis Prevention
Keeping people with active tuberculosis away from others can help prevent the spread of disease. This eMedTV article discusses other areas of tuberculosis prevention, such as preventive methods and heightened precautions in hospitals and clinics.

Tuberculosis Research

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:41:29 CDT

Tuberculosis Research
Tuberculosis research focuses on finding new treatments, vaccines, and diagnostic tools for tuberculosis. This eMedTV article discusses each of these areas of focus and explains how each will impact future tuberculosis treatment.

Tuberculosis Statistics in the United States

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:23:24 CDT

Tuberculosis Statistics in the United States
As this eMedTV article explains, tuberculosis statistics in the United States show that the decline in tuberculosis cases has slowed in recent years. This part of the eMedTV library provides explanations for several tuberculosis statistics.

Tuberculosis Transmission

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:03:07 CDT

Tuberculosis Transmission
Tuberculosis transmission can occur when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. As this eMedTV page explains, these actions send the tuberculosis bacteria into the air, which can result in a person becoming infected.

Tuberculosis Treatment

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 09:28:54 CST

Tuberculosis Treatment
Usually, treatment for tuberculosis lasts at least 6 months and involves taking several antibiotics. This eMedTV resource describes these antibiotics (such as isoniazid and rifampin) and explains how treatment might affect your life.

Tuberculosis

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:10:55 CDT

Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a type of chronic bacterial infection that generally affects the lungs. This segment of the eMedTV library explains how tuberculosis is spread through the air and also covers the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of this disease.

Tuberculous

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:40:03 CDT

Tuberculous
People with latent tuberculosis do not have any symptoms. This eMedTV resource describes both latent and active tuberculosis and covers treatment options and preventive strategies for the disease. Tuberculous is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuberculoza

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:40:55 CDT

Tuberculoza
Tuberculosis is a chronic disease caused by bacteria that can be transmitted through the air. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains which organs can be attacked by the tuberculosis bacterium. Tuberculoza is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuberkulose

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:44:45 CDT

Tuberkulose
Tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial infection that primarily attacks the lungs. This eMedTV article describes this disease in more detail and explains what causes it and how it can be treated. Tuberkulose is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuberkulosis

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:55:08 CDT

Tuberkulosis
Most people with tuberculosis have no symptoms but may have a positive TB skin test reaction. This eMedTV segment further describes latent tuberculosis and explains what causes the disease. Tuberkulosis is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.

Tuburculosis

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:46:17 CDT

Tuburculosis
Tuberculosis, a bacterial infection, is spread through the air and generally affects the lungs. This eMedTV segment explains what causes tuberculosis and how you can help prevent this disease. Tuburculosis is a common misspelling of tuberculosis.