About this episode

This episode provides a clear explanation of tuberculosis, covering its features, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Tuberculosis (TB) explained clearly, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis features and transmission, as well as tuberculosis pathophysiology. We also look at tuberculosis symptoms (pulmonary and extrapulmonary), as well as diagnosis (including tuberculin / Mantoux) and treatment. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/microbiology-and-infectious-disease Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Rhys Welnitschuk

Topics covered

• tuberculosis
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• pathophysiology
• symptoms
• diagnosis
• treatment

Keywords

• tuberculosis
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• pathophysiology
• pulmonary symptoms
• extrapulmonary symptoms
• diagnosis
• treatment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Rhesus Medicine

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