Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and symptoms include chronic cough, chest pain, weight loss, and fever. Diagnosis is confirmed through chest X-rays, skin tests, and sputum tests. The infection begins in the lungs and progresses to form granulomas, causing tissue destruction and scarring. Tuberculosis, or TB, is a common disease; about a third of […]
The tuberculosis test checks for exposure to the disease and is done using a purified protein derivative injected into the skin. Results can be false negative or positive, and a positive result does not necessarily mean the person has the disease. Further tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis. There are a couple of versions […]
