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  • What is Tuberculosis

    Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by bacteria in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, most often Mycobacterium tuberculosis . It primarily affects the lungs, but it can also involve lymph nodes, bones, kidneys, the…

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  • FAQ about Aspiration pneumonia

    This FAQ article explains aspiration pneumonia in clear, practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, which symptoms it can cause, how doctors diagnose it, how it is treated, and what…

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  • Prevention of Aspiration pneumonia

    Aspiration pneumonia develops when material from the mouth, throat, stomach, or upper airway enters the lower respiratory tract and introduces microorganisms or chemical irritants into the lungs. In that sense, it is not a…

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  • Diagnosis of Aspiration pneumonia

    Aspiration pneumonia is diagnosed by combining clinical evaluation, patient history, and targeted testing. It develops when material such as food, saliva, vomit, or gastric contents is inhaled into the lower airways and reaches the…

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  • What is Pleural effusion

    Pleural effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, the thin cavity between the lungs and the chest wall. Under normal conditions, this space contains only a small amount of lubricating…

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  • FAQ about Latent tuberculosis infection

    Latent tuberculosis infection, often shortened to LTBI, is a common topic of concern because it involves exposure to the tuberculosis bacterium without the usual signs of active disease. This FAQ explains what latent tuberculosis…

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  • Prevention of Latent tuberculosis infection

    Latent tuberculosis infection, often abbreviated as LTBI, develops when a person inhales Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the immune system contains the organism without fully eliminating it. The bacteria remain alive but largely inactive in the…

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