MYCOBACTERIUM

TUBERCULOSIS
 CASE
A 34 year old man presents to his primary care
physician with a 7 week history of cough that he
describes as non-productive. He has had a poor
appetite during this time and notes that his close
are loose on him. He has felt febrile at times/ but
has not measured his temperature. He denies
dyspnoea or haemoptysis. He is originally from
phillipines. He denies any history of TB or TB
exposure. Physical examination reveals a thin,
tired appearing man but is otherwise
unremarkable.
This whole case study is about to discussed
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB).
TB is a contagious bacterial infection caused by
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis).
The lungs are primarily involved, but the
infection can spread to other organs.
This case will tackle about the disease, patients
health.
Different Manifestation
diseases

Weight loss Loss of Non Fever Fatigue

appetite productive
cough

Pulmonary + + + + +
Tuberculosis

Pneumonia + + + + _

Lung cancer + + _ _
Dignostic test