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Results 11 - 20 of 184 for TB
  1. Tuberculosis in the kidney (image) 
    Kidneys can be damaged by tuberculosis. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but may cause infection in many other organs in the body. (Image courtesy of the Centers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1033.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Miliary tuberculosis (image) 
    Miliary tuberculosis is characterized by a chronic, contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that has spread to other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17260.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Gastric culture 
    ... child's stomach contents for the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). ... This test can help diagnose lung (pulmonary) TB in children. This method is used because some children cannot cough up and spit out mucus until about age 8. They swallow the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003378.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Silicosis 
    ... x-ray Chest CT scan Lung function tests Tuberculosis (TB) tests Blood tests for connective tissue diseases ... with silicosis are at high risk for developing TB. Silica is believed to interfere with the body's ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000134.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Acid-fast stain 
    ... substance is infected with the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) and other illnesses. ... wash. These types of bacteria are associated with TB and other infections.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003766.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Solitary pulmonary nodule 
    ... result in granulomas or other healed scars include: Tuberculosis (TB) or exposure to TB Fungus, such as aspergillosis , coccidioidomycosis , cryptococcosis , or histoplasmosis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000071.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Mycobacterial culture 
    ... test to look for the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and other infections caused by similar bacteria. ... order this test if you have signs of tuberculosis or a related infection.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003740.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Blood differential test 
    ... causes fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands) Tuberculosis Lymphocytic leukemia (a type of blood cancer) Multiple ... due to: Chronic inflammatory disease Leukemia Parasitic infection Tuberculosis , or TB (bacterial infection that involves the lungs) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003657.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Mediastinitis 
    ... lungs, liver, eyes, skin, or other tissues ( sarcoidosis ) Tuberculosis Breathing in anthrax Cancer Risk factors include: Disease ... be kept clean and dry after surgery. Treating tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, or other conditions associated with mediastinitis may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000081.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Pericarditis 
    ... AIDS Underactive thyroid gland Kidney failure Rheumatic fever Tuberculosis (TB) Other causes include: Heart attack Heart surgery or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000182.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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