Active tuberculosis
Active Tuberculosis
Active Tuberculosis (pronounced as ak-tiv tu-ber-kyu-lo-sis), often abbreviated as ATB, is a contagious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Etymology
The term "tuberculosis" is derived from the Latin word "tuberculum" which means a small swelling or lump. The prefix "active" is used to differentiate this condition from latent tuberculosis, where the bacteria remain dormant in the body without causing symptoms.
Definition
Active Tuberculosis is characterized by the growth of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in the body, leading to symptoms such as persistent cough, fever, weight loss, and night sweats. Unlike latent tuberculosis, active tuberculosis is contagious and can spread from person to person through airborne droplets when the infected person coughs or sneezes.
Related Terms
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis: The bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
- Latent tuberculosis: A state where the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria are present in the body but are not active or causing symptoms.
- Pulmonary tuberculosis: Tuberculosis that affects the lungs.
- Extrapulmonary tuberculosis: Tuberculosis that affects organs other than the lungs.
- Tuberculin skin test: A test used to diagnose tuberculosis.
- Antituberculosis medication: Medication used to treat tuberculosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Active tuberculosis
- Wikipedia's article - Active tuberculosis
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