The type of tuberculosis in which the tubercle bacilli spread into the circulatory system and are carried to other vital organs of the body.
A form of tuberculosis which occurs as little nodes in many parts of the body, including the meninges of the brain and spinal cord.
Acute generalized tuberculosis characterized by lesions resembling millet seeds in affected organs.
Tuberculosis that spreads throughout the body via the bloodstream. It may be fatal.
The variant of tuberculosis (TB) wherein the bacillus disseminates throughout various bodily tissues and organs, giving rise to numerous minuscule tubercular lesions. Miliary TB poses a considerable risk of fatality unless expeditiously treated.
An extremely serious variant of tuberculosis where bacteria originating from the initial infection site enter the bloodstream, disseminating throughout the body to create numerous minuscule nodular masses, known as tubercles, within various organs and tissues. This condition is rare and affects only a small portion of individuals with tuberculosis. It primarily occurs in immunocompromised individuals, notably those with AIDS or those undergoing corticosteroid treatment.
A nourishing liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals, milk comprises fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. The specific makeup of milk differs across species; as an illustration, human breast milk contains higher levels of sugar (lactose) and lower protein content compared to cow’s milk.