distuinguish between the following.
TUBERCULOSIS .AND. AIDS
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Answer:
TB is an opportunistic infection (OI). OIs are infections that occur more often or are more severe in people with weakened immune systems than in people with healthy immune systems. HIV weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of TB in people with HIV. Infection with both HIV and TB is called HIV/TB coinfection
Explanation:
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The TB bacteria can spread from person to person through the air.
Once in the body, TB can be inactive or active. Inactive TB is called latent TB infection. Active TB is called TB disease.
TB usually affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body, including the kidneys, spine, or brain. If not treated, TB disease can cause death.
HIV weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of TB in people with HIV.
People who have both HIV and TB should be treated for both diseases; however, when to start treatment and what medicines to take depends on a person’s individual circumstances.