Question

In a one page essay, explain what is the cause of Tuberculosis. Compare and contrast the use

of PPD monitoring versus BCG administration. Which do you support as better

Answer 1

Explanation:-

Tuberculosis refers to a  devastating infectious disease, that almost estimated 1.2 – 1.5 million deaths. Its effect is increased by the ability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium the causative agent of Tuberclusis, to reside as a persistent, asymptomatic infection, referred to as latent tuberculosis infection . Those individuals infected with Mtb have been identified using the tuberculin skin test (TST) this icalled PDD BCG vaccine is also used for treating TB which is more productive than pdd.