Fisiopatología y diagnóstico de la tuberculosis.

  1. Silvia Lozano Alonso 1
  2. Miguel Juez Jiménez 2
  3. Lucía Alamán Gallego 1
  4. Ana Pilar Lisa Elvira 1
  5. Mónica Moreno Los Arcos 1
  6. Marta Lozano Ruiz 3
  1. 1 Centro de Salud Barbastro.
  2. 2 Centro de Salud Perpetuo Socorro.
  3. 3 Hospital Ernest Lluch de Calatayud
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    Hospital Ernest Lluch de Calatayud

    Calatayud, España

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Journal:
Revista Sanitaria de Investigación

ISSN: 2660-7085

Year of publication: 2021

Volume: 2

Issue: 5

Type: Article

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Abstract

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infection that affects the lungs and other organs, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. According to the WHO, TB is one of the top 10 causes of mortality worldwide. More than 95% of deaths occur in developing countries, with India being the most infected country. Objective: The objective is to know the latest scientific evidence on the pathophysiology and diagnosis of tuberculosis. Methodology: A narrative review of the latest scientific evidence from journals indexed in the Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Cuiden and Medline databases has been carried out. Results: Infected people shed bacilli by coughing, sneezing, or spitting. The number of bacilli shed depends on the infection. Most infected people do not develop disease, remaining in a latent state. This is what is called a tuberculosis infection. Then there is primary tuberculosis or primary infection and secondary tuberculosis. Conclusion: Tuberculosis has a great impact on society and world population due to its still high prevalence and the symptoms it produces.

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