Pulmonary Tuberculosis WAL how pulmonary tuberculosis affects the
Pulmonary Tuberculosis WAL: how pulmonary tuberculosis affects the lungs. Some Most All • How could pulmonary TB be prevented? • How is pulmonary TB transmitted between individuals and the population? • What is the cause of pulmonary TB and what are its main symptoms?
Quick mark of Lung Question from last lesson
Today we are covering from the specification: Pages 80 & 81 of your textbook
What is the cause of pulmonary TB? • Tuberculosis is caused by one of two rodshaped bacteria. • Either Mycobacterium tuberculosis (pictured) or Mycobacterium bovis.
What is the cause of pulmonary TB? • It is estimated that around 30% of the world’s population have one or other form of the bacterium within their bodies.
What are the symptoms of pulmonary TB? • Persistent cough. • Tiredness, • Loss of appetite (leading to weight loss). As the disease develops: • Fever. • Coughing up blood.
Task – to do now: • Using your textbook. . . • Complete the proforma provided to create an information leaflet for the general public to inform them on: – The transmission (spread) of tuberculosis – The course of infection (how do the symptoms develop as the disease progresses? ) – The prevention and control of tuberculosis.
Demonstrate your understanding • Complete the past paper questions in silence, followed by a quick mark and EBI.
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