
Tuberculosis and lung damage: from epidemiology to …
This review summarises the epidemiology of PIAT, examines TB-associated lung pathology potentially linked to lung dysfunction, and reviews the immunological and plausible genetic …
Tuberculosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2025年3月7日 · Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tuberculosis can spread when a person with …
Tuberculosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that usually affects your lungs. It can also spread to other organs. It’s treatable with medications but can be fatal if not treated.
Long Term Effects of Tuberculosis: What You Need to Know
2024年10月16日 · Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. It’s caused by the bacterium M. tuberculosis. Without treatment, TB can cause several potentially …
Learn About Tuberculosis | American Lung Association
2025年1月30日 · Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne bacterial infection caused by the bacterium (germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs, although other …
Mechanisms of lung damage in tuberculosis: implications for …
In this review, we draw on well-elaborated Mycobacterium tuberculosis -induced immune mechanisms in the lungs to highlight shared mechanisms for COPD pathogenesis in the …
Clinical Overview of Tuberculosis Disease | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC
2025年1月31日 · TB disease can occur in pulmonary and extrapulmonary sites. Pulmonary TB disease affects the lungs. People with pulmonary TB disease usually have a cough and an …
Primary Lung Tuberculosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年1月2日 · Summarize the etiology of primary pulmonary tuberculosis. Outline the evaluation of patients presenting with primary pulmonary tuberculosis. Review the management options …
Does TB Affect Your Lungs? | Vital Health Insights
Understanding how TB affects lung function is crucial for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This article delves deep into the relationship between TB and lung health, exploring …
About Active Tuberculosis Disease | Tuberculosis (TB) | CDC
2024年10月30日 · TB disease usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine. TB can also affect multiple parts of the body …