Tuberculosis

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Across
  1. 3. mantoux test, CXR changes, sputum positive for acid fast bacillus
  2. 5. 2 month drug treatment, standard precautions and respiratory isolation
  3. 7. fever, night sweats, cough, malaise, weight loss, breathlessness, haemoptysis(blood in sputum)
  4. 8. infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis, are parasites of the pulmonary macrophage
  5. 9. infiltrates, consolidation and/or cavities are often seen in the upper lungs
Down
  1. 1. high incidence in migrant population, aboriginals, HIV positive, elderly and homeless experience much higher rates
  2. 2. depends on assessment findings, clear secretions, improve ventilation, manage SOB, maintain or improve fitness
  3. 4. protect with mantoux test, standard precautions and respiratory isolation
  4. 6. transmission is stopped by timely diagnosis and curative treatment of infectious patients