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| Tuberculosis | |
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| Lameness due to bone tuberculosis. | |
| Information | |
| Region (s) | Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, South America |
|---|---|
| Cause | Bacillus |
| Vector | Homeothermic animal |
| Contagiousness |  Yes |
| CIM-10 | A15–A19 |
| CIM-9 | 010–018 |
| Prophylaxis: | |
| * vaccine | Yes |
| * medication |  no |
| Therapy: | Yes |
| Location | |
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| Geographical areas of tuberculosis. Rate for 100,000 inhabitants | |
 Medical warning | |
The tuberculosis is a contagious, non-immunizing infectious disease with varying clinical signs. It is caused by a mycobacterium of the complex tuberculosis.
Understand
Vector protection
Protection against bacillus
Diagnostic
Symptoms
Clinical signs
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Granulomas of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Therapy
Possible consequences
Remarks
- In Belgium, in France, to Quebec and in Swiss, this disease is on the list of notifiable infectious diseases.
- Vaccination is contraindicated for people with severe immunodeficiency as well as for pregnant women and carriers of HIV.
Further information
- Health topics, Tuberculosis – The tuberculosis page on the WHO website.
