What is extrapulmonary tuberculosis?
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that can occur anywhere in the body. Extrapulmonary tuberculosis is most commonly diagnosed with the exposure of tuberculosis of mycobacterium tuberculosis in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Also known as disseminated tuberculosis, it is generally treated with a combination of antibiotics. Individuals with extrapulmonary tuberculosis can be cured by timely and appropriate treatment. Depending on the site of the infection, individuals may undergo general tests that include a blood panel and urine analysis. Imaging tests can be performed to check the symptoms of inflammation, as often in the presence of infection, and evaluate the soft tissue and organs and functionality. Aspirations can be performed that involves the use of a needle to obtain a fluid sample if the infection is suspected of somebody or membrane tissue such as a pericardium that protects the heart. It is not uncommon for a backbone tap if meningal inflammation is present.
In addition to HIV infection, there are other contributing factors that can increase the chance of infection. Those who were consciously exposed to the pathogen of tuberculosis, but never received a diagnosis, are considered the greatest risk of developing disseminated TB. Some chronic conditions, such as diabetes and alcoholism that may disrupt human immunity, can also expose individuals to a significant risk of infection and complications.
Because TB is transmitted by air, the infection will initially pass through the lungs. When a person's immunity is at risk, the body is unable to fight the infection, allowing it to potentially metastasize throughout the body. Extrapulmonary TB can be a jakolocalized infection or gradually invasive into several areas of the body. It can settle anywhere in the body, but most often affects the intestine, bones and lymphatic system. It is not uncommon for some individuals with extrapulmonal tuberculosis to remainFor asymptomatic for some time before they get sick.
The presentation of extrapulmonary symptoms of TB is entirely dependent on the location and severity of the infection. Individuals will often develop localized discomfort and inflammation, which gradually deteriorate and can be accompanied by fever and malaise. Those whose extrapulmonary tuberculosis affects their urinary, nervous or digestive system may be endangered by secondary infection, impaired organ function and irreversible damage. Complications associated with infection may include the formation of abscess, coma and septic shock.
treatment is generally focused on aggressive administration of a combination of antibiotics. In order to prevent the transmission of infection infection and complications, it is necessary for individuals to complete the antibiotic regime in its entirety and according to the instructions. In some cases, if serious inflammation is present, corticosteroid drug may also be administered. Completion of treatment is essential for a good prognosis.