tuberculosis
Chronic Bacterial Infection
Plain-language definition
A bacterial infection (TB) that can cause uveitis, choroidal granulomas, and optic nerve inflammation. Ocular TB can occur without active lung disease.
Where this term comes up
“Opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, invasive fungal infections, and sepsis”
Medication · Tocilizumab (Actemra)
“Differential diagnosis includes lymphoma, orbital inflammatory disease, meningioma, tuberculosis, and metastasis”
Publication · Rosai-Dorfman Disease Presenting With Diplopia
“Unlike the granulomas seen in tuberculosis, sarcoidosis granulomas do not undergo central necrosis (caseation), which is an important pathological distinction.”
Condition · Ocular Sarcoidosis
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- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- immunosuppressive
Immune System Suppression
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- arthritis
Joint Inflammation
- syphilis
Systemic Bacterial Infection
- CRP
C-Reactive Protein
- ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.