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    Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is transmitted through droplets and enters the lungs via the respiratory tract. High-risk groups include the elderly, infants, children, those with low socioeconomic status, drug addicts, HIV-positive individuals, and severely malnourished or healthcare workers. Diagnosis involves medical history, physical exam, chest x-rays, tuberculin skin tests, and microbiological smears and cultures. Signs and symptoms range from fever and fatigue to coughing, night sweats, and chest pain. Treatment consists of anti-TB drugs and possibly surgery, with the goal of curing the infection.

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    Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is transmitted through droplets and enters the lungs via the respiratory tract. High-risk groups include the elderly, infants, children, those with low socioeconomic status, drug addicts, HIV-positive individuals, and severely malnourished or healthcare workers. Diagnosis involves medical history, physical exam, chest x-rays, tuberculin skin tests, and microbiological smears and cultures. Signs and symptoms range from fever and fatigue to coughing, night sweats, and chest pain. Treatment consists of anti-TB drugs and possibly surgery, with the goal of curing the infection.

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    Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Tuberculosis PTB

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    Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is transmitted through droplets and enters the lungs via the respiratory tract. High-risk groups include the elderly, infants, children, those with low socioeconomic status, drug addicts, HIV-positive individuals, and severely malnourished or healthcare workers. Diagnosis involves medical history, physical exam, chest x-rays, tuberculin skin tests, and microbiological smears and cultures. Signs and symptoms range from fever and fatigue to coughing, night sweats, and chest pain. Treatment consists of anti-TB drugs and possibly surgery, with the goal of curing the infection.

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    Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Tuberculosis PTB

    High Risk Factors: 1. Old Age 2. Infants 3. Children 4. Low SocioEconomic Status 5. Drug Addicts 6. HIV Positive 7. Severely Malnourished 8. Health Care Workers Etiological Agent: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Mode of Transmission: Droplets Nuclei Environmental Factors: 1. High-Risk Communities 2. Low income Communities 3. Health Care Facilities

    Mode of Entry: Respiratory Tract Lungs (Alveoli)

    Diagnostic Procedures: 1. Medical History 2. Physical Examination 3. Chest Radiography 4. Mantoux tuberculin skin test 5. Microbiological smears and cultures

    Signs and Symptoms 1. Fever 2. Fatigue 3. Anorexia 4. Hemoptysis 5. Productive Cough 6. Night Sweats 7. Pallor 8. Chest Pain 9. Dyspnea

    10. Anxiety 11. Low Self-Esteem 12. Elevated WBC

    Death

    Treatment 1. Anti-TB Drugs 2. Surgery

    Cure

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