BCG, is it mandatory? Scar and details about the tuberculosis vaccine Originally called Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, the tuberculosis vaccine, BCG, is one of the most famous and important in childhood. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, famous BCG, is a vaccine against tuberculosis. It certainly left a mark on you, as the scar is probably on your arm to this […]
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Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that has a high chance of being cured, especially if it is identified in the initial phase and treatment is carried out correctly, in accordance with medical recommendations. Tuberculosis treatment typically involves the use of antibiotics for 6 to 24 months. In the case of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, it is also […]
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Tuberculosis is spread through the air, when the infected person releases the bacteria from Koch in the environment, through coughing, sneezing or speaking, remaining suspended in the air and being able to be inhaled by other people, which can result in illness. The bacillus Koch it can remain in the air for many hours, especially […]
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Treatment for tuberculosis is done with the use of oral antibiotics, such as rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol or rifapentine, which eliminate tuberculosis from the body. Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes the onset of the disease. The medicines used in the treatment are made available free of charge by the SUS, and vary according to the stage […]
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Home remedies are a good way to complete the treatment recommended by the pulmonologist as they help to alleviate symptoms, improving comfort and, sometimes, speeding up recovery. However, it is important to remember that home remedies should not replace any indication given by the pulmonologist and that, whenever possible, they should be used with the […]
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Pleural tuberculosis is an infection of the pleura, which is the thin film that covers the lungs, caused by the tubercle bacillus. Kochcausing symptoms such as chest pain, cough, shortness of breath and fever. This is one of the most common types of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, that is, it manifests itself outside the lungs, such as […]
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Intestinal tuberculosis is an infection of the intestine that occurs when bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosiswhich normally affects the lungs, reaches the intestine, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever or bloating in the belly. This infection is rare, being more common to occur in people who have very weakened immunity, as in the case […]
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Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosispopularly known as Koch’s bacillus (BK), which mainly affects the lungs, leading to symptoms such as a dry, bloody cough, chest pain and difficulty breathing. The bacillus enters the body through the upper airways, through the inhalation of droplets of saliva or nasal secretions released when an […]
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Ganglionic tuberculosis is caused by infection with bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosispopularly known as bacillus Koch. This bacteria can reach the lymph nodes located in the neck, chest, armpits or groin, causing symptoms of lymph node tuberculosis, such as swollen tongues, low fever, excessive tiredness and night sweats. This type of tuberculosis is more common in patients […]
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Ocular tuberculosis appears when the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis in the lung, infects the eye, causing symptoms such as blurred vision and hypersensitivity to light. This infection may also be known as tuberculosis uveitis, as it causes inflammation of the uveal structures of the eye. This type of infection is more common in […]
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