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==Overview== | |||
Pott's disease develops in the small number of infected people whose immune systems do not successfully contain the primary infection. Pott's disease can occur within weeks of the primary infection. Sometimes, it does not occur until years after you become infected. You are more likely to get this type of [[TB]] if you have a weaken immune system due to disease (such as [[AIDS]]) or certain medications. Infants and the elderly are also at higher risk. | |||
==Risk Factors== | |||
Generally, persons at high risk for developing [[TB]] and subsequently Pott's disease fall into two categories: | |||
*Persons who have been recently infected with TB [[bacteria]]. | |||
*Persons with medical conditions that weaken the immune system. | |||
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Overview
Pott's disease develops in the small number of infected people whose immune systems do not successfully contain the primary infection. Pott's disease can occur within weeks of the primary infection. Sometimes, it does not occur until years after you become infected. You are more likely to get this type of TB if you have a weaken immune system due to disease (such as AIDS) or certain medications. Infants and the elderly are also at higher risk.
Risk Factors
Generally, persons at high risk for developing TB and subsequently Pott's disease fall into two categories:
- Persons who have been recently infected with TB bacteria.
- Persons with medical conditions that weaken the immune system.