Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

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Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

• By Jean-Pierre B., Theo K.,
• Irene O., Sandra T.
• 2006 Math and Science Academy Elmhurst College
• August 5, 2006

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Ask Yourself.

• What is Tuberculosis?
• What are the signs and symptoms of TB?
• How can TB be prevented?
• What is humans history with TB?
• How is TB spread?
• How can the bacteria be used?

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What is mycobacterium tuberculosis?

• A germ that causes tuberculosis (TB)
• Usually ingested through the lungs (part of the
  respiratory system.)
• Cannot survive in clean, well-ventilated, sunny
  environment, thrives in dark places

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Symptoms of Tuberculosis

• may appear years after contracting the disease
• Fever
• Night-Time Sweating
• Loss of Weight
• Persistent Cough
• Constant Tiredness
• Loss of Appetite

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Treating and Preventing Tuberculosis

• Skin tests can be done for the detection of TB
• TB can be vaccinated against itself
• Live but weakened bacteria is injected so that
  the body can get immunization.
• Can be treated with 3 to 4 antibiotics that can
  be given in a combination over 6 to 9 months

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How is it spread?

• Transmitted by respiratory secretions from
  coughing (airborne)
• Lives for weeks in the dark forming spores
• Mycobacterium Tuberculosis sticks on to the lungs
  and doesn't let go.

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Uses of Bacteria

• Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is studied and
  vaccinated as a prevention to TB
• Tuberculosis cases in the USA have fallen because
  of vaccines from the bacteria

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Bibliography

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