1
Q
tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by
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myobacterium tuberculosis, a rod-shaped aerobic bacterium that is resistant to destruction it can presist in necrotic & calcified lesions for prolonged periods & remain capable of reinstating growth
2
Q
how does tuberculosis spread
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organism spread by inhaling droplet nuclei circulating in air, overcrowded living conditions will increase risk of tuberculosis spread
3
Q
tuberculosis acts by
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host mounts a delayed type cell mediated immune response
BIo 253
flashcards
Decks in class (60)
# Cards
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Diverticular Disease17
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Irritable Bowel syndrome13
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Colorectal cancer12
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Peritonitis10
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appendicitis14
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inflammatory bowel disease28
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Herniation18
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Peptic Ulcer disease7
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Hepatitis24
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Cirrhosis10
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Autoimmune Hepatitis0
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Infant disorders41
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Common Cold & Rhinosinusitis13
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Influenza10
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Pneumonia7
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Atelectasis9
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Plueral effusion19
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)38
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Asthma18
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Liver failure17
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Ascities6
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Portal hypertension12
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Gall bladder14
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acute pancreatitis18
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Liver cancer15
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Pancreatic cancer5
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Tuberculosis3
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Pulmonary Edema10
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Pulmonary Embolism16
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Menstrual Disorders21
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Pulmonary Hypertension13
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome13
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Lung cancer20
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Male genitourinary disorders and the prostate and BPH24
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Prostate cancer14
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Pelvic Inflammatory disease14
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Ovarian cancer13
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Uterine (endometrial) cancer17
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Cervical cancer17
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Breast cancer11
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Cystic Fibrosis0
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Lower UTI9
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pyelonephritis9
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Glomerular Disease17
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Nephrolithiasis17
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Urinary incontinence7
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Acute Renal Failure27
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STDS30
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HIV/AIDS21
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Cellulitis8
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Psoriasis7
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Skin Cancer16
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Eczema & Dermatitis10
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Renal & Bladder Cancer22
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Osteoprosis11
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Rheumatoid Arthritis13
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Gout15
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Muscular dystrophy10
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Bone cancer9
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Fractures16
