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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for tuberculosis OR mycobacterium infection OR mycobacterium "infection," tuberculosis
  1. Tuberculosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... TB)? TB is caused by bacteria (germs) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The germs spread from person to person through ... with TB disease. What is the treatment for tuberculosis (TB)? The treatment for both latent TB infection and TB disease is antibiotics. To make sure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tuberculosis.html - Health Topics
  2. HIV and Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... people. There are many types of OIs: Bacterial infections, including tuberculosis and a serious related disease, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) Viral infections, such as cytomegalovirus ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hivandinfections.html - Health Topics
  3. Mycobacterial Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... many different kinds. The most common one causes tuberculosis. Another one causes leprosy. Still others cause infections that are called atypical mycobacterial infections. They aren' ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mycobacterialinfections.html - Health Topics
  4. Lung Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... disorders affecting the lungs, such as asthma, COPD, infections like influenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis, lung cancer, and many other breathing problems. Some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lungdiseases.html - Health Topics
  5. Homelessness and Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... may have include: HIV Lung diseases, including bronchitis, tuberculosis, and pneumonia Malnutrition Mental health problems Substance use problems Wounds and skin infections Many people experiencing homelessness are dealing with trauma. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/homelessnessandhealth.html - Health Topics
  6. Health Screening (National Library of Medicine)  
    Screenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to treat. You can get some screenings ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/healthscreening.html - Health Topics
  7. Bone Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. They may spread to the bone from nearby ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/boneinfections.html - Health Topics
  8. Pleural Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Many different conditions can cause pleural problems. Viral infection is the most common cause of pleurisy. The most common cause of pleural effusion is congestive heart failure. Lung diseases, like COPD, tuberculosis, and acute lung injury, cause pneumothorax. Injury to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pleuraldisorders.html - Health Topics
  9. Global Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the globe include HIV, malaria, COVID-19, and tuberculosis. Besides the spread of diseases, there are other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/globalhealth.html - Health Topics
  10. HIV (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is HIV? HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV harms your immune system by destroying a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hiv.html - Health Topics