23. Respiratory tract diseases. Dental management of the patients.

Question 1

Tuberculosis definition

Answer 1

• Infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Lung most commony affected
• Persistent cough, non purulent and bloody sputum, fever, weight loss and lassitude
• Transmitted through droplets

Question 2

Management of tuberculosis

Answer 2

• Referred to doctor if showing symptoms
• Postpone treatment if tuberculosis of lungs and larynx until no risk of transmission
• If absolutely necessary treatment carried out in hospital and staff wear surgical mask and disponsable gowns