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Tuberculosis (TB), Weakened immune system (HIV/DM), Traveling or living in…
Tuberculosis (TB)
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
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• Most TB infections affect the lungs, which can cause:
• A persistent cough that lasts more than 3 weeks and usually brings up phlegm, which may be bloody
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MANAGEMENT
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• 2 additional antibiotics (pyrazinamide and ethambutol) for the first 2 months of the 6-month treatment period
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- Weakened immune system (HIV/DM)
- Traveling or living in certain areas
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- Living or working in a residential care facility
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• IMMUNO COMPROMISED STATUS (ELDERLY,CANCER)
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