Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

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ISSN: 2639-9458
Research Article

Tuberculosis: A Forgotten Foe, with a Dangerous Proposition

Authors: Ameri M, Suarez, L, Jabbar, L, Koppikar, M.

DOI: 10.33425/2639-9458.1144


Abstract

The subject of 'Tuberculosis'. Something of a challenge, but it has been ignored recently in much of the medical training media. Here we present an educational script that aims to discuss and give a refresher on biology of mycobacteria with a brief mention of leprosy and environmental mycobacteria, epidemiology of TB: historically, recently, concept of roles of nutrition in immunology, latent infections, a short presentation of TB. Further discussing current guidelines, covering topics such as BCG, treatments, role of fluoroquinolones and MDR. With an examination of the social aspect by reviewing the awareness of prevalence in migrants, refugees, and its links to HIV. Finishing it with an original set of quiz questions that focuses on diagnosis, side effect of BCG vaccine, recent arrival from Africa with underlying retrovirus.

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Citation: Ameri M, Suarez, L, et al. Tuberculosis: A Forgotten Foe, with a Dangerous Proposition. Microbiol Infect Dis. 2022; 6(1). DOI: 10.33425/2639-9458.1144
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Idress Hamad Attitalla
Idress Hamad Attitalla
Department of Microbiology | Omar Al-Mukhtar University

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