Tuberculosis
Description
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious-infectious disease caused mainly by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that in most individuals is usually asymptomatic but that in at risk individuals (e.g. with diabetes or with HIV infection) can cause weakness, fever, weight loss, night sweat, and respiratory anomalies such as chronic cough, chest pain, hemoptysis or respiratory insufficiency.
Clinical Features
Phenotypes and symptoms related to Tuberculosis
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Cough
- Abnormal lung morphology
Incidence and onset information
— Based on the latest data available TUBERCULOSIS have a estimated incidence of 139 per 100k in Europe.— No data available about the known clinical features onset.
Researches and researchers
Currently, we don't have any information about doctors, researches or researchers related to this disease. Please contact us if you would like to appear here.Tuberculosis Recommended genes panels
Panel Name, Specifity and genes Tested/covered |
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SLC11A1.
By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics (United States).
SLC11A1
Specificity
100 %
Genes
100 % |
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Learn moreSources and references
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