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Erythema nodosum associated with sarcoidosis	Miliary tuberculosis	Pulmonary nodule, solitary - CT scan	Pulmonary nodule - front view chest X-ray
Respiratory system	Tuberculosis, advanced - chest X-rays	Tuberculosis in the kidney	Tuberculosis in the lung
Tuberculosis of the lungs

Incomplete treatment of TB infections (such as failure to take medications for the prescribed length of time) can contribute to the emergence of drug-resistant strains of bacteria.

Individuals with immune systems damaged by AIDS have a higher risk of developing active tuberculosis -- either from new exposure to TB or reactivation of dormant mycobacteria. In addition, without the aid of an active immune system, treatment is more difficult and the disease is more resistant to therapy.

In the U.S., there are 10 cases of TB per 100,000 people, but it varies dramatically by area of residence and socio-economic class. Also see:

• Disseminated tuberculosis (affects the whole body)
• Atypical mycobacterial infection

Review Date: 09/08/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Allen J. Blaivas, D.O., Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University Hospital, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/6/2004).