Abstract
Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms. Various groups of microorganisms exists and include bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Ideally, infectious diseases can rapidly spread from one person to another, or from one animal to another. The signs and symptoms of these diseases vary from one individual to another, but majorly consists of coughing, fatigue, breathing difficulties. In addition, mild infections may sometimes depict responsiveness to rest and home assistance. The case discussed in this paper involves an individual who seems to have contacted some air bone infections while moving up using the lift. The most likely disease, in relation to the signs and symptoms of the affected victim is the Tuberculosis. The discussion therefore discusses the TB as the disease that should be of the greatest concern in this case.
Respiratory diseases are common and readily transferred from one person to another. Most of this group of diseases are infectious and can be transmitted through various mechanisms such as through the air, skin contact, or other forms of interaction with the infected person. Different types of infections have signs and symptoms, which are unique to them. In your case, it is most likely that the disease that entered your body is air-bone. Accompanied with coughing after sometimes, the disease is likely to be the Tuberculosis (TB). Fundamentally, the TB refers to a disease caused by a bacteria that usually attack anybody, but particularly the lungs. Commonly known as the TB, it is caused by a specific species of Mycobacterium known as the Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The most common signs of the TB include severe coughing that last for three to more weeks, coughing blood, and difficulty in breathing, fatigue, night sweats and some chills. While it is noticeable that these symptoms are associated with the TB, the most common and rapidly observed signs include the coughing, which occurs almost immediately or within 12 to 24 hours after infection.
The bacteria that cause TB is spread from one individual to another, particularly when a person coughs, sneezes or sings. Fascinatingly, TB is among the most treatable diseases. Ideally, the medication is some of the TB’s treatment cornerstone. The active TB particularly it is drug resistant need several drugs at once. The common medications employed include the Isoniazid, Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide and the Rifampin. Additionally, with TB, the patient must take the antibiotics for at least six to nine months. However, the exact type of drugs and the duration of treatment is determined by the age of the individual. It is, therefore, important to become concerned about TB because it is the major air none infection that is often accompanied by coughing as seen in your case. Consideration for seeking a diagnosis for TB will be a vital move.
