| A | B |
|---|
| Causative organism | M. tuberculosis |
| Transmission | airborne |
| Where does it spread | through the lymphatics and drains into the systemic circulation |
| Theses surround the tubercle bacilli | macrophages |
| This is formed when macrophages surround the tubercle bacilli | Tubercles |
| What happens to the tubercles that are surrounded by macrophages | They caseate (the tissue changes into a dry mass resembling cheese) |
| What happens after the tubercles caseate | They liquefy and create cavities |
| Hallmark signs of TB | Night sweats and elevated temperature |
| Beginning signs of TB | Fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, cough, yellow mucousy sputum |
| CXR findings | active or calcified lesions |
| What is sputum for AFB | Acid Fast Bacillus |
| Preferred skin test | Mantoux |
| Diet | High calorie, carbohydrate, protein, and vitamins B6 and C |
| Antibiotic of choice | Streptomycin |
| Most used antituberculosis medications | isoniazid (INH) and rifampin |
| Lab tests during medication treatment | Hepatic studies |
| Length of time needed to be on meds | Six to eighteen months |
