TUBERCULOSIS
TUBERCULOSIS INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis (TB) is a major and growing public health problem in Zambia . The Tubercle Bacillus bacteria cause it, which forms lesions called tubercles. The Tubercle bacilli remain dormant in lesions and persist for many years. It involves and sometimes produces growth, lesions in other organs and tissues. We will therefore give a detailed accounts of the risk factor, pathophysiology. Clinical manifestations, management and preventions of Tuberculosis OBJECTIVES At the end of the discussion, participants should be able to: Define Tuberculosis State the cause and risk factors of TB Describe the Pathophysiology of TB Explain the clinical manifestations of TB Describe the management of TB i.e. investigations, medical and surgical management. State client education guide for TB DEFINITIONS TUBERCULOSIS is a communicable, infectious, inflammatory and chronic disease that can affect any part of th