Jyoti
- Affiliation
- Department of Community Health Nursing, Adesh Nursing College
- Department
- Vice Principal
- Location
- India
Abstract: Tuberculosis, an airborne illness caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a highly contagious disease primarily impacting the lungs, though it can also affect other body parts, excluding hair and nails. There are two main types of tuberculosis: pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), which targets the lungs, and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), which involves other areas such as lymph nodes, bones, joints, and the nervous system. The theme for World Tuberculosis Day in 2024 is …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article