Other TB infections Flashcards
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Describe the form of miliary TB
Severe
Describe the spread that causes miliary TB
Hematogenous
Describe the dose of bacteria which is spread in miliary TB
Large
Describe the immunity of the patient which has miliary TB
Very low
Describe the occurrence of the foci when cut section and outer surfaces of all organs is done
Multiple
Describe their shape
Rounded
Describe their size
Equal
Describe their color
Yellowish
What are the small foci related to?
Blood vessels
What are these small foci not surrounded by?
Red zone
What is this red zone of?
Hyperaemia
What is seen under the microscope in miliary TB? (2 points)
Tubercles
Central caseation
Describe this caseation
Central
What are the cells seen under the microscope in miliary TB?
Langhans giant cells
Describe the number of these Langhans giant cells
Few
What is the differential diagnosis of Miliary TB?
Pyaemic abscesses
Describe the prognosis of Miliary TB
Fatal
What occurs in the primary skin TB?
Primary skin complex
What is the secondary skin TB a part of?
Miliary TB
Which miliary TB is the secondary skin TB a part of?
Generalized
What occurs in the secondary skin TB?
Lupus vulgaris
Describe Lupus vulgaris
Infection
Describe this infection
Hematogenous
Where does this hematogenous infection mainly occur in?
Face