Lung Diseases Key Terms and Key Words 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyHealth, illness and diseaseASAQA Created by: MollyCreated on: 07-05-13 13:30 What are the two bacterium called that can cause tuberculosis? Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium Bovis. 1 of 5 What are the symptoms of tuberculosis? Persistent cough, sneezes, tiredness and weight loss, coughing up blood, fever. 2 of 5 How is tuberculosis spread? It is spread through the release of air droplets when someone sneezes, coughs, or even laughs. 3 of 5 What is special about tuberculosis in terms of how long it sticks around? It is a resistant bacterium that can survive weeks after the droplets in the air have dried. 4 of 5 Who is at greater risk of catching tuberculosis? Old people, people that live in crowded environments, those with reduced immunity eg young children, HIV sufferers. 5 of 5
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