TB

Tuberculosis, or TB, is an airborne infectious disease that affects the lungs. It has been a major cause of illness and death for centuries, but it can be effectively treated with antibiotics. However, before treatment can begin, it is important to diagnose the right type of TB in order to ensure that the patient receives the best care possible. In this blog post, we will discuss the three types of presumptive TB: Pulmonary TB , extra-pulmonary TB, and pediatric TB.  Presumptive Pulmonary TB   Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is the most common form of TB. It typically affects the lungs and can cause symptoms such as coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and weight loss. A presumptive diagnosis of PTB is made when a patient has signs and symptoms consistent with PTB but has not yet had a positive test result for mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacteria that causes TB). Treatment begins immediately upon diagnosis to help reduce further spread of infection....