Tuberculosis

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Types


Tuberculosis is divided into two categories: pulmonary and extrapulmonary.


Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Primary Tuberculosis Pneumonia
Tuberculosis Pleurisy
Cavitary Tuberculosis
Miliary TB
Laryngeal Tuberculosis

Primary tuberculosis pneumonia

This uncommon type of TB presents as pneumonia and is very infectious. Patients have a high fever and productive cough. It occurs most often in extremely young children and the elderly. It is also seen in patients with immunosuppres...Read the full article