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Extrapulmonary TB: Meningitis Overview by Annbe Barte is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides information on tuberculosis (TB), including: 1) It describes the case of a 36-year-old man presenting with cough, breathing difficulties, fatigue and loss of appetite who is diagnosed with TB. 2) TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and commonly affects the lungs. It remains a major cause of death worldwide. 3) Diagnosis involves microscopy, culture, nucleic acid testing and radiography of the lungs. Treatment requires a multi-drug regimen for 6-9 months to cur

Author

Annbe Barte

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EN