Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Sites
Tuberculosis (TB) commonly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other parts of the body. These are called extrapulmonary sites. Understanding which sites are most frequently involved helps in diagnosis and treatment.
Common Extrapulmonary TB Locations
Several extrapulmonary sites are relatively common locations for TB. Based on epidemiological data, these include:
- Lymph node TB: This is one of the most frequent forms of extrapulmonary TB, especially in certain populations.
- Genitourinary TB: TB can affect the kidneys, bladder, and reproductive organs.
- Skeletal TB: This involves bones and joints, commonly affecting the spine (Pott's disease) but also other bones.
Skull TB: The Exception
While TB can potentially affect almost any part of the body, TB involvement of the skull bones (Skull TB) is significantly less common compared to the other sites listed.
Therefore, Skull TB is the site listed that is *least* commonly involved in extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
Important Questions from Tuberculosis
Which of the following investigations may be used for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis?
1. Nucleic acid amplification
2. Culture in Middlebrook medium
3. Light emitting diode fluorescent microscopy with auramine staining
4. Peripheral blood smear
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- Recommended first time drug for initial treatment of tuberculosis include all EXCEPT:
The most frequent adverse reaction of significance among people treated for drug-susceptible tuberculosis is:
All adult patients in whom anti-tubercular treatment is being started should undergo baseline assessment of:
- The Gene X-pert test used for MTB detection has the additional advantage of detection of which of the following?
