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- M. bovis: It was once a common cause of tuberculosis, but the introduction of pasteurized milk has almost completely eliminated this as a public health problem in developed countries.
- M. africanum: It is not widespread, but it is a significant cause of tuberculosis in parts of Africa.
- M. canetti: It is rare and seems to be limited to the Horn of Africa, although a few cases have been seen in African emigrants.
- M. microti. It is also rare and is seen almost only in immunodeficient people, although its prevalence may be significantly underestimated.
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Pulmonary: If a tuberculosis infection does become active, it most commonly involves the lungs (in about 90% of cases). Symptoms may include chest pain and a prolonged cough producing sputum. About 25% of people may not have any symptoms (i.e. they remain "asymptomatic"). Occasionally, people may cough up blood in small amounts, and in very rare cases, the infection may erode into the pulmonary artery or a Rasmussen's aneurysm, resulting in massive bleeding. Tuberculosis may become a chronic illness and cause extensive scarring in the upper lobes of the lungs. The upper lung lobes are more frequently affected by tuberculosis than the lower ones.
- Extrapulmonary: In 15–20% cases, the infection spreads outside the lungs, causing other kinds of TB. These are collectively denoted as "extrapulmonary tuberculosis". Extrapulmonary TB occurs more commonly in immunosuppressed persons and young children. In those with HIV, this occurs in more than 50% of cases. Notable extrapulmonary infection sites include the pleura (in tuberculous pleurisy), the central nervous system (in tuberculous meningitis), the lymphatic system (in scrofula of the neck), the genitourinary system (in urogenital tuberculosis), and the bones and joints (in Pott disease of the spine), among others. When it spreads to the bones, it is also known as "osseous tuberculosis", a form of osteomyelitis. Sometimes, bursting of a tubercular abscess through skin results in tuberculous ulcer. An ulcer originating from nearby infected lymph nodes is painless, slowly enlarging and has an appearance of "wash leather". A potentially more serious, widespread form of TB is called "disseminated tuberculosis", also known as miliary tuberculosis. Miliary TB makes up about 10% of extrapulmonary cases.
Track 08: Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
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ConferenceSeries Ltd takes immense pleasure & feels honoured in inviting the contributors across the globe to International Conference on Tuberculosis to be held during April 20-21, 20167 at Las Vegas, USA on the theme " Focusing on Tuberculosis, Safety, Diagnosis and Treatment”
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Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs. It grows best in areas of the body that have lots of blood and oxygen. That's why it is most often found in the lungs. This is called TB. But TB can also spread to other parts of the body, which is called extra pulmonary TB. It may spread to other organs. The bacterium (germ) that causes TB is called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This germ can cause other kinds of TB, but pulmonary TB is the most common. People who are most at risk for developing TB disease are the elderly, small children, smokers, people who already have an immune system problem, such as HIV, people who do not regularly see a doctor, such as homeless people, people who live in crowded conditions. The symptoms of tuberculosis are- loss of weight, loss of energy, poor appetite, fever, a productive cough, night sweats , breathlessness, extreme tiredness or fatigue and unexplained pain for more than three weeks.
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections do not have symptoms, known as latent tuberculosis. About 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kills about half of those infected. The classic symptoms of active TB are a chronic cough with blood-containing sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. The historical term "consumption" came about due to the weight loss. Infection of other organs can cause a wide range of symptoms.
Scope and Importance:
The prevalence of tuberculosis in adult men in India is 2–4 times higher than in women. Tobacco smoking is prevalent almost exclusively among men, so it is possible that tobacco smoking may be a risk factor for developing Tuberculosis. A nested case control study was carried out to study the association between tobacco smoking and tuberculosis. Tuberculosis can cause chronic impairment of lung function which increases incrementally with the number of episodes of tuberculosis. Clearly, prevention of tuberculosis and its effect on lung function is important and can be achieved by early detection and by reduction of the risk of tuberculosis through intervention on risk factors such as HIV, silica dust exposure, silicosis, and socioeconomic factors. Hundreds of studies have evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of nucleic-acid amplification tests (NAATs) for tuberculosis (TB). Commercial tests have been shown to give more consistent results than in-house assays. Previous meta-analyses have found high specificity but low and highly variable estimates of sensitivity. However, reasons for variability in study results have not been adequately explored. We performed a meta-analysis on the accuracy of commercial NAATs to diagnose pulmonary TB and meta-regression to identify factors that are associated with higher accuracy.
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs. It grows best in areas of the body that have lots of blood and oxygen. That's why it is most often found in the lungs. This is called pulmonary TB. But TB can also spread to other parts of the body, which is called extra pulmonary TB. It may spread to other organs. The bacterium (germ) that causes TB is called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This germ can cause other kinds of TB, but pulmonary TB is the most common. People who are most at risk for developing TB disease are the elderly, small children, smokers, people who already have an immune system problem, such as HIV, people who do not regularly see a doctor, such as homeless people, people who live in crowded conditions. The symptoms of tuberculosis are- loss of weight, loss of energy, poor appetite, fever, a productive cough, night sweats , breathlessness, extreme tiredness or fatigue and unexplained pain for more than three weeks. There are different tests for the diagnosis of tuberculosis which includes- Biopsy of the affected tissue, Bronchoscopy, Chest CT scan, Chest x-ray and Tuberculin skin test. Therapy for TB requires a minimum of 6 months of treatment except for culture-negative pulmonary TB. Treatment is initiated when TB is confirmed or strongly suspected and consists of an initial intensive phase and a subsequent continuation phase. Treatment of latent infection is usually with isoniazid for 9 months, or rifampicin for 4 months. If exogenous reinfection is suspected, TB treatment should be based on the drug susceptibility profile of the index case, if known. Pulmonary tuberculosis Conference provides the scope for opportunities to learn progressed by international scientists and academicians. Pulmonary tuberculosis Conference offers excessive quality content to suit the diverse development of medicines and technology to treat people all over the globe. Pulmonary tuberculosis conference is a perfect platform to discuss the current discoveries and developments in the field of Pulmonology. The National Symposium on Tuberculosis offers an opportunity for a diverse group of attendees to network, compare programs, learn about new approaches, and discuss the latest issues facing the development in the field of the treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. The conference is a platform where doctors, clinicians, researchers, health policy makers, physicians, nurses and health professionals can interact and discuss the current and future scenario in the field of Tuberculosis.
Why to attend?
In today's economic climate your business decisions are as crucial as ever. International Conference on Tuberculosis allows you to maximize your time and marketing dollars while receiving immediate feedback on your new products and services. International Conference on Tuberculosis is organizing an outstanding Scientific Exhibition/Program and anticipates the world's leading specialists involved in Tuberculosis and its novel technology. Your organization will be benefited with excellent exposure to the leaders in Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis - 2017 is an exciting opportunity to showcase the new Technology, the new products of your company, and/or the service your Industry may offer to a broad international audience
Why in Las Vegas, USA?
Because it’s located in the desert, Las Vegas remains very dry throughout the year. In April, the relative humidity for the city fluctuates between 13% (very dry) and 44% (comfortable), almost never dropping below 6% (very dry) or exceeding 66% (mildly humid). The air tends to be at its driest around April 30th, when the relative humidity falls below 17% (dry) three days out of every four. On the other hand, the air is usually at its most humid around April 1st, when it rises above 32% (comfortable) three days out of every four.
City Highlights:
The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its mega casino–hotels and associated entertainment. Las Vegas is the 29th-most populous city in the United States. The city is one of the top three leading destinations in the United States for conventions, business, and meetings. In addition, the city's metropolitan area has more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world, and is a global leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Las Vegas is one of the top tourist destinations in the world
Target Audience:
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Market Analysis Report
Market Report:
After 2 decades of progress toward tuberculosis (TB) elimination with annual decreases of ≥0.2 cases per 100,000 persons , TB incidence in the United States remained approximately 3.0 cases per 100,000 persons during 2013–2015. Preliminary data reported to the National Tuberculosis Surveillance System indicate that TB incidence among foreign-born persons in the United States (15.1 cases per 100,000) has remained approximately 13 times the incidence among U.S.-born persons (1.2 cases per 100,000). Resuming progress toward TB elimination in the United States will require intensification of efforts both in the United States and globally, including increasing U.S. efforts to detect and treat latent TB infection, strengthening systems to interrupt TB transmission in the United States and globally, accelerating reductions in TB globally, particularly in the countries of origin for most U.S. cases.
Health departments in the 50 states and District of Columbia (DC) electronically report verified TB cases that meet the CDC and Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists case definition to the National Tuberculosis Surveillance System . Reports include the patient’s demographic information, medical and social risk factors for TB, and clinical information about the TB case. U.S.-born persons are defined as persons born in the United States, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the Republic of Palau, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. minor outlying islands, or persons born elsewhere to a U.S. citizen . Race/ethnicity is self-identified. Persons of Hispanic ethnicity might be of any race or multiple races; non-Hispanic persons are categorized by race. CDC calculates state and overall national TB incidence by using July 1 midyear population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau . The Current Population Survey provides the population denominators for incidence according to national origin and race/ethnicity . TB case counts and incidence per 100,000 population during 2015 and percent change from 2014 were calculated for the 50 states and DC and for each census division.
FIGURE. Tuberculosis (TB) incidence overall and among U.S.- and foreign-born persons, by year — United States, 2000–2015*
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American Lung Association
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American Thoracic Society
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· Otsuka
· Tibotec
· Vertex
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