Tuberculosis By Lucy Wild 5th Hour
In 1943 Selman Waksman discovered a compound that worked against tuberculosis. He gave it to a patient in November 1949 and the patient was cured.
Tuberculosis is a contagious infection caused by a kind of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Groups Most Affected by Tuberculosis: Age Groups: 25-29 Gender: Men Cultural Group: African Americans
3 Major Symptoms of Tuberculosis Symptom #1: Coughing up Blood Symptom #2: Chest Pain Symptom #3: Fever
How Tuberculosis Affects the Body Respiratory System Long cough Fever Coughing up Blood Chest pain Nervous System Loss of Appetite Fatigue Integumentary System Night sweats Pallor
Cause of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is caused by a kind of bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It’s spread through the air when a person with tuberculosis coughs, sneezes, spits, laughs, or talks.
Treatment for Tuberculosis Some countries use a vaccination for tuberculosis. If you have tuberculosis, you will be required to take a lot of strict medications to prevent death.
How to Prevent the Spread of Tuberculosis Avoid face to face contact with people if you are diagnosed with active tuberculosis. Wear a mask around people if you have active tuberculosis.
How Tuberculosis Affects a Person’s Daily Life How Tuberculosis Affects a Person’s Daily Life Regular checkups with a doctor Taking medications on a strict schedule Medications may have side affects A person may have to limit their contact with others
Resources “Living With Tuberculosis.” American Lung Association, 2018, www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease- lookup/tuberculosis/living-with-tuberculosis.html. “Facts About Infectious Diseases.” Medical News Today, MediLexicon International, 30 May 2004, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/8865.php. “What Is Tuberculosis?” WebMD, WebMD, 23 Mar. 2017, www.webmd.com/lung/understanding-tuberculosis-basics#1.