Neetu Sharma
- Affiliation
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences
- Department
- Student
- Location
- India
Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial pathogen caused by the bacillus called Mycobacteriumtuberculosis, an acid-fast rode shaped bacillus 0.8–5 μm in length and 0.2–0.6 μm in thickness. Tuberculosis (TB) primarily impacts the lungs (pulmonary TB), but it can also affect other parts of the body (extra-pulmonary TB). It spreads through the air and causes damage to the lungs and various other organs. TB is a significant public health issue in …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–36 Read article