The topic Miliary Tuberculosis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Disseminated Tuberculosis.

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• Disseminated Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that has spread from the lungs to other parts of the body through the blood or lymph system. It is caused by the bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• The infection is acquired through inhalation of droplets sprayed into air from the cough or sneeze of an infected individual. It can occur within weeks of the primary infection or may be inactive for years before causing illness
• Initially the infection develops in the lungs and then spreads to other parts of the body such as:
  • Bones and joints (causing Tuberculosis Osteomyelitis)
  • Eye (Ocular TB)
  • Intestines (Gastrointestinal TB)
  • Larynx (Laryngeal TB)
  • Peritoneum - the lining of the abdominal cavity (Peritoneal TB)
  • Meninges - the lining of the brain and spinal cord (Meningeal TB)
  • Pericardium - the lining of the heart (Tuberculous Pericarditis)
  • Lymph nodes (TB Lymph Adenitis)
  • Organs of the male and female reproductive and urinary system (TB of the Genitourinary System)
  • Skin (Cutaneous TB)
  • Stomach (Gastric TB)
• The signs and symptoms of Disseminated Tuberculosis mainly depend upon the organ involved. But the common symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, and fever. A definitive diagnosis of the condition is made by culture and biopsy studies of the infected organ
• The treatment for Disseminated Tuberculosis includes the use of anti-TB medication, which is usually a combination of 4 antibiotics. With early diagnosis and prompt, and complete treatment, the prognosis is generally good

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