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What are the causes & symptoms of Bone Tuberculosis


What are the causes & symptoms of Bone Tuberculosis ??
What are its cure ? Thankyou for your answers. :)
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The cause of it is a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The symptoms include, "fever, chills, anorexia, weight loss, and local swelling." However, those symptoms do not automatically point to TB. "Tuberculosis osteomyelitis is treated with the same anti-TB medications used for the pulmonary form of tuberculosis," which are usually the antibiotics isoniazid and rifampin.
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Here is a question and answer relating to your query of treatment: http://www.doctorndtv.com/FAQ/detailfaq.asp?id=9726 Do not worry. It is treatable. Get to a doctor fast because any kind of bacterial infection of the bone could be nasty if left untreated. Some facts: Bone and joint tuberculosis may account for up to 35 percent of cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Skeletal tuberculosis most often involves the spine, followed by tuberculous arthritis in weight-bearing joints and extraspinal tuberculous osteomyelitis. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20051101/1761.html Symptoms of osteomyelitis include: Symptoms include deep pain and muscle spasms in the area of inflammation, and fever. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4681 You need to get a definitive diagnosis and get fast treatment. See your doctor who can arrange tests asap. Hope this helps. Best wishes



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