Tuberculous lymphadenitis is the commonest form of
extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Cervical lymph nodes are
the most common lymph nodes affected by this disease
—classically termed as “scrofula”. Scrofula is a
tuberculosis infection of the lymph nodes in the neck.
Scrofula, the Latin word for brood sow, it is the term
applied to tuberculosis (TB) of the neck.
This condition happens when you only have high blood
pressure* during pregnancy and do not have protein
in your urine or other heart or kidney problems.  Blastomycosis The blastomyces antibody
Hypertension induces systemic inflammation, but its
impact on the outcome of infectious diseases like
tuberculosis (TB) is unknown.
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A neck mass is an abnormal lump in the neck. Neck
lumps or masses can be any size—large enough to see
and feel, or they can be very small.
Lymphadenopathy is the term for swollen glands or
swelling of the lymph nodes. The lymph glands are part
of the immune system and help fight infections and
other disease. They are enlarged when the body is
fighting infection or other diseases.
A cyst is an abnormal pocket of fluid, like a blister, that
can form in many different areas of the body including
the skin, genitals and internal organs. A cyst can vary in
size from a tiny sac right up to a heavy bag containing
litres of fluid.
Both bacterial and viral infections can cause neck
masses. Occasionally, the lymph node becomes
necrotic, and an abscess forms.
Activated cytolytic T lymphocytes kill M. tuberculosis-
infected macrophages, leading to destruction of
surrounding tissue.  imaging diagnostic method that helps your doctor to
lung (pulmonary) nodule is an abnormal growth that
forms in a lung.
Right Lung Opacity. These gray areas indicate increased
density inside the lungs.
The meaning of INCARCERATION is confinement in a jail
or prison : the act of imprisoning someone or the state
of being imprisoned.
QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT) is a simple blood test
that aids in the detection of Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, the bacteria which causes tuberculosis
(TB). QFT is an interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) release assay,
commonly known as an IGRA, and is a modern
alternative to the tuberculin skin test (TST, PPD or
Mantoux).
Histoplasmosis is Immunodiffusion test is used to
detect antibodies to Histoplasma capsulatum. The
antigen used is a culture filtrate. Histoplasma can cause
acute or chronic lung disease and progressive
disseminated histoplasmosis affecting a number of
organs. It can be fatal if untreated.
immunodiffusion test is used for the in vitro
determination of precipitating antibodies to
Blastomyces dermatitidis.It presents as a pulmonary
infection after the inhalation of spores, and it may be
either asymptomatic or have severe life-threatening
complications like acute respiratory distress syndrome.
AFB tests are usually ordered for people with symptoms
of active TB. The tests look for the presence of AFB
bacteria in your sputum. Sputum is a thick mucus that
is coughed up from the lungs. It is different from spit or
saliva.
Acid-fast bacillus (AFB) is a type of bacteria that causes
tuberculosis and certain other infections.
Anorexia nervosa, also called anorexia, is a potentially
life-threatening eating disorder that is characterized by
self-starvation and excessive weight loss.
Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing
difficulties.
Odynophagia is a disorder in which swallowing feels
painful. A person may feel pain in the throat, mouth, or
food pipe (esophagus) when swallowing food, liquid, or
saliva.
CECT (contrast-enhanced computed tomography) is an
take a clearer and closer view of your internal organs
and soft tissues in the body. 
In CT-scan, hypoattenuating describes areas on an x-ray
or CT scan that show up as whiter or brighter than
normal.
Abscesses are seen on CT as cavitary lesions with or
without a fluid level. 
An abscess is a painful collection of pus, usually caused
by a bacterial infection.
Fine needle biopsy helps to distinguish inflammatory,
reactive, or cystic lesions from neoplasms as well as
benign neoplastic lesions from malignant ones.
AFB tests are usually ordered for people with symptoms
of active TB. The tests look for the presence of AFB
bacteria in your sputum. Sputum is a thick mucus that
is coughed up from the lungs. It is different from spit or
saliva.
Acid-fast bacillus (AFB) is a type of bacteria that causes
tuberculosis and certain other infections.
Granulomas represent a pathological hallmark of TB.
They are comprised of impressive arrangement of
immune cells that serve to contain the invading
pathogen. However, granulomas can also undergo
changes, developing caseums and cavities that facilitate
bacterial spread and disease progression. 
In hypertension, it is thought that initial tissue damage by
elevated blood pressure releases cellular debris that
signals a localized immune response. In genetically
predisposed individuals, this initial immune priming may
lead to a more potent immune response and additional
organ damage and
hypertension……………………………………………………
……………………………………Disseminated tuberculosis
is a mycobacterial infection in which mycobacteria have
spread from the lungs to other parts of the body through
the blood or lymph system.
Reactivation of latent TB can start in the lymph nodes
resulting in dissemination of the bacteria to the lungs and
other organs.

Hx (abbreviation in medicine) - history

Supple - moving easily; flexible

Of the approved drugs, isoniazid (INH), rifampin (RIF),

ethambutol (EMB), and pyrazinamide (PZA) are
considered first-line anti-TB drugs and form the core of
standard treatment regimens
R- Ifampin Rifampin is in a class of medications
called antimycobacterials. It works by killing the
bacteria that cause infection. Antibiotics such as
rifampin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral
infections.

I- Soniazid Isoniazid is used to treat tuberculosis

(TB) or prevent its return (reactivation). It may
be given alone, or in combination with other
medicines, to treat TB or to prevent its return
(reactivation).

P- Pyrazinamide Pyrazinamide is used with other

medications to treat tuberculosis (TB). It is an
antibiotic and works by stopping the growth of
bacteria.

E- Thambutol Ethambutol is used to treat tuberculosis

(TB). It is used with other medicines for TB.

Shorter regimens help patients complete treatment

faster. 

TB is known to be transmitted by airborne infectious

aerosol in the 1–5 μm range which are small enough to
remain airborne and disperse on air
currents. …………………………………………………………
………………………………..primary tb
infection………………………………After an initial infection,
the bacteria that causes TB often becomes dormant in the
body. But if left untreated, it can become active and
infectious………………………………………………………
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