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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The likelihood of getting [[Illness|sick]] with other [[Infection|infections]] and [[Disease|diseases]] is much more in [[Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)|HIV]]-infected individuals. [[Tuberculosis]] ([[Tuberculosis|TB]]) is one of these [[Disease|diseases]]. [[Tuberculosis|TB]] commonly affects the [[Lung|lungs]]; however, It can sometimes affects other [[Organ (anatomy)|organs]] and body parts, such as the [[brain]], [[heart]], [[Kidney|kidneys]], or [[spine]]. | |||
==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
HIV infection weakens the immune system | [[HIV AIDS|HIV infection]] weakens the [[immune system]] allowing [[TB infection]] to activate and turn into active [[Tuberculosis|TB]] disease. Individuals with both [[Tuberculosis|TB]] infection and [[Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)|HIV]] infection has a very high risk of developing active [[Tuberculosis|TB]] disease. Without [[treatment]], these two [[Infection|infections]] can work together, to shorten the life span of the person infected with both. | ||
===Do all people with HIV get TB disease?=== | ===Do all people with HIV get TB disease?=== | ||
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===What is the difference between latent TB infection and active TB disease?=== | ===What is the difference between latent TB infection and active TB disease?=== | ||
TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The | [[Tuberculosis|TB]] is spread through the air from one person to another. The [[Infection|infectious]] [[droplets]] containing the [[Mycobacterium|mycobacteria]] are expelled into the [[air]] when a patient with [[Tuberculosis|TB]] disease of the [[Lung|lungs]] or throat [[Cough|coughs]] or [[Sneeze|sneezes]]. Individuals nearby may get exposed and [[Inhalation|inhale]] these [[Mycobacterium|mycobacteria]] and therefore they get [[Infection (disambiguation)|infected]]. However, not everyone gets exposed and infected with [[Tuberculosis|TB]] [[Mycobacterium|mycobacteria]] becomes [[sick]]. As a result, two [[Tuberculosis|TB]]-related conditions exist: latent [[Tuberculosis|TB]] infection and [[Active Living|active]] TB disease. | ||
Most people who get exposed to [[Tuberculosis|TB]] [[Mycobacterium tuberculosis|mycobacteria]] and become infected are able to control the bacteria and stop them from growing. Consequently, the bacteria become inactive, but they remain [[dormant]] and alive in the [[Human body|body]] and can get activated later if the [[immune system]] is impaired and cannot control the growing of the [[Mycobacterium|mycobacterial]] infection. This is called latent [[Tuberculosis|TB]] [[infection]]. With impaired [[immune system]], these [[Mycobacteria tuberculosis|mycobacteria]] begin to multiply in the [[Human body|body]] and cause active TB disease. | |||
There are an estimated 9 to 14 million persons in the United States infected with TB bacteria. | There are an estimated 9 to 14 million persons in the United States infected with [[Tuberculosis|TB]] bacteria. However, it has been reported that most people who have latent [[Tuberculosis|TB]] [[infection]] never develop active [[Tuberculosis|TB]] [[disease]]. In these people, the TB bacteria remain inactive for a lifetime without causing [[disease]]. Individuals with latent [[Tuberculosis|TB]] [[infection]] do not feel [[Illness|sick]] or spread TB mycobacteria to others. Since [[Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)|HIV]] affects the [[immune system]], people with [[latent TB]] infection and [[Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)|HIV]] [[coinfection]] are at much higher risk of developing active [[Tuberculosis|TB]] disease. These [[Mycobacterium|mycobacteria]] begin to [[multiply]] in the body and cause [[active TB disease]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The likelihood of getting sick with other infections and diseases is much more in HIV-infected individuals. Tuberculosis (TB) is one of these diseases. TB commonly affects the lungs; however, It can sometimes affects other organs and body parts, such as the brain, heart, kidneys, or spine.
Pathophysiology
HIV infection weakens the immune system allowing TB infection to activate and turn into active TB disease. Individuals with both TB infection and HIV infection has a very high risk of developing active TB disease. Without treatment, these two infections can work together, to shorten the life span of the person infected with both.
Do all people with HIV get TB disease?
No, but it does increases the chance of getting TB disease if patient have both TB infection and HIV infection. For this reason, if patient have HIV infection, the doctor must also get a TB skin test.
What is the difference between latent TB infection and active TB disease?
TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The infectious droplets containing the mycobacteria are expelled into the air when a patient with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs or sneezes. Individuals nearby may get exposed and inhale these mycobacteria and therefore they get infected. However, not everyone gets exposed and infected with TB mycobacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection and active TB disease.
Most people who get exposed to TB mycobacteria and become infected are able to control the bacteria and stop them from growing. Consequently, the bacteria become inactive, but they remain dormant and alive in the body and can get activated later if the immune system is impaired and cannot control the growing of the mycobacterial infection. This is called latent TB infection. With impaired immune system, these mycobacteria begin to multiply in the body and cause active TB disease.
There are an estimated 9 to 14 million persons in the United States infected with TB bacteria. However, it has been reported that most people who have latent TB infection never develop active TB disease. In these people, the TB bacteria remain inactive for a lifetime without causing disease. Individuals with latent TB infection do not feel sick or spread TB mycobacteria to others. Since HIV affects the immune system, people with latent TB infection and HIV coinfection are at much higher risk of developing active TB disease. These mycobacteria begin to multiply in the body and cause active TB disease.