Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
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Release Date: 2022-03-03
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis refers to the manifestation of tuberculosis outside the lungs, caused by the dissemination of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. EPTB can affect virtually any organ, leading to a wide array of clinical presentations. Common forms include lymphatic tuberculosis, which involves swollen and often painful lymph nodes; pleural tuberculosis, characterized by [...]
