Tuberculosis <\/a>typically affects the lungs and is the second most deadly disease in the world. Over nine million cases of Tuberculosis occur annually with a third of those being left untreated. For women between the ages of 15 and 45, TB is among the top three causes of death. Some of the most notable symptoms of Tuberculosis are weight loss, fever, synovitis, and cough that may persist for several months. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTB is highly infectious and easy to pass to others who are in close proximity to the initial patient. Tuberculosis is also an airborne bacteria that allows it to travel through the air and even can stay on the outside of the body in an inactive state. Tuberculosis and synovitis are closely linked because the TB bacteria causes swelling and inflammation in the joints, which of course leads to the development of synovitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many instances of TB are overlooked or misdiagnosed, so if a patient presents with synovitis, a TB test should be administered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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