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Bone tuberculosis
Bone tuberculosis
Disease overview
Osteoarticular tuberculosis is a secondary infectious disease caused by the invasion of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacterium that causes tuberculosis) into bones or joints.
It can occur in people...
Detailed description
Osteoarticular tuberculosis is a secondary infectious disease caused by the invasion of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacterium that causes tuberculosis) into bones or joints.
It can occur in people of any age, and symptoms include low-grade fever, night sweats, fatigue, weight loss, as well as localized pain, swelling, and muscle spasms.
Disease information
Disease name
Bone tuberculosis
English name
Bone tuberculosis
Category
Orthopedics
Subcategory
Orthopedics
Related departments
Orthopedics
Spinal Surgery
Tuberculosis
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