(A31) Infection due to other mycobacteria
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Diagnosis infection due to other mycobacteria is diagnosed Men are 11.37% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis infection due to other mycobacteria
2 116 (2.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis infection due to other mycobacteria
1 619 (2.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease infection due to other mycobacteria - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
Disease Features infection due to other mycobacteria
Infection due to other mycobacteria - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - infection due to other mycobacteria
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Gathering patient history and physical examination
- Ordering blood tests to identify the presence of antibodies
- Ordering sputum cultures to detect the presence of mycobacteria
- Ordering chest X-rays to detect any lung abnormalities
- Ordering a biopsy of affected tissue to detect the presence of mycobacteria
- Ordering a CT scan to detect any underlying conditions
- Ordering a bronchoscopy to examine the respiratory tract
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Identify the species of mycobacteria causing the infection.
- Administer antibiotics to treat the infection.
- Perform laboratory tests to monitor the effectiveness of the antibiotics.
- Prescribe other medications to help reduce symptoms.
- Perform imaging studies to determine the extent of the infection.
- Provide supportive care to help the patient cope with the infection.
- Provide education to the patient about the infection and preventive measures.
- Monitor the patient's progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
Infection due to other mycobacteria - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease infection due to other mycobacteria
High temperature 38-42°
(Fever, Pyrexia, Hyperthermia, Heatstroke, Hyperpyrexia, Hyperthermy, Hypertherm, High fever, High temperature, Elevated temperature)
High temperature, also known as fever, is a symptom of infection or illness. It is characterized by an elevated body temperature of 38-42°C (100-107°F). It is usually accompanied by other symptoms such as chills, sweating, headache, and malaise. Fever develops when the body's thermoregulatory system...
Headache
(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)
Headache is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It typically develops gradually and can be localized or generalized. Common types of headache include tension-type, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches, each with their own unique characteristics and manifestations. Tension-type hea...