Acronyms
MTB
What is Mycobacterium Tuberculosis?
R I P E
What is the mnemonic for TB medications?
Affects the lungs and is the most common type.
What is Pulmonary TB?
A healthcare provider will gather information about your medical history, including any previous TB exposure or symptoms.
What is a Medical History and Physical Examination?
PZA
What is Pyrazinamide?
Directly Observed Therapy Short course
What is DOT?
Affects other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, brain, bones, kidneys, or skin.
What is Extra Pulmonary TB?
These tests use a blood sample to determine if you have been infected with TB bacteria.
What is the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus)?
EMB
What is Ethambutol?
(DOTS) is composed of five distinct elements.
What is political commitment; microscopy services; drug supplies; surveillance and monitoring systems and use of highly efficacious regimens; and direct observation of treatment?
The bacteria are multiplying and causing symptoms, such as cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
What is Active TB?
This test involves injecting a small amount of fluid containing TB proteins into the skin.
What is the TB Skin Test (Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test)?
IGRA
What is Interferon-Gamma Release Assay?
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
What is MDR-TB?
The bacteria are present in the body but are not causing symptoms and cannot be spread to others.
What is Latent TB?
This imaging test can show damage in the lungs that may indicate TB.
What is Chest X-ray ?
INH
What is Isoniazid?
Extensively drug-resistant TB
What is XDR-TB?
A rare and severe form where the bacteria spread throughout the body, causing multiple small lesions in organs.
What is Miliary TB?
If you have active TB in your lungs or voice box, lab tests can detect the bacteria in sputum (phlegm).
What is Sputum Smear and Culture