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(A19.0) Acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site
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39 572 in individuals diagnosis acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site confirmed
9 373 deaths with diagnosis acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site
24% mortality rate associated with the disease acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site
Diagnosis acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site is diagnosed Men are 42.75% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site
6 146 (21.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site
3 227 (28.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-14, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 15-19, 30-34, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-14, 20-29, 35-94
Disease Features acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site - what does this mean
Acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site is caused by the inhalation of airborne droplets containing the mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. once inhaled, the bacteria can spread to other organs and form small nodules, or milia, in the tissue of the affected site. this can lead to inflammation, fever, and other symptoms.
What happens during the disease - acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site
Acute miliary tuberculosis is a type of tuberculosis caused by the bacterium mycobacterium tuberculosis. it is characterized by the formation of numerous tiny tubercles in organs throughout the body, including the lungs, liver, and spleen. the tubercles are caused by the body's immune response to the m. tuberculosis bacteria. the bacteria are inhaled and then enter the alveoli of the lungs, where they multiply and spread through the lymph and blood vessels to other organs. the body's immune system then attacks the bacteria, leading to the formation of tubercles. these tubercles can cause inflammation and damage to the affected organs.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum examination
- Gram staining and culture of sputum
- Bronchoscopy
- CT scan
- Biopsy of affected site
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal of the Treatment: To reduce and eventually eliminate the symptoms of Acute Miliary Tuberculosis of a single specified site.
- Administer appropriate antibiotics.
- Provide nutritional support.
- Encourage adequate rest.
- Monitor patient's progress.
- Provide oxygen therapy, if needed.
- Provide pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Provide psychosocial support.
- Administer immunosuppressive therapy, if needed.
- Administer antiviral medications, if needed.
- Perform surgery, if needed.
80 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site - Prevention
The best way to prevent acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site is to practice good hygiene and sanitation, avoid contact with individuals who have been exposed to the disease, get vaccinated when available, and receive regular check-ups from a healthcare provider. additionally, it is important to eat a balanced diet, get enough rest and exercise, and limit alcohol and tobacco use.