Myositis Tuberculous

Tuberculous myositis is an inflammatory disease of the muscles, the cause of which is the penetration of mycobacteria, the causative agent of tuberculosis, into them. The disease is manifested by persistent muscle pain and weakness when moving. Can lead to the development of paresis and muscle paralysis. The diagnosis is made on the basis of radiological signs and the results of sputum culture on nutrient media. Treatment includes treatment with anti-TB drugs. Prevention consists of preventing the spread of tuberculosis infection.



Myositis Tuberculosis is an inflammatory disease of the muscles of the human skeleton or any other animal, caused by the ingestion of Koch's bacillus into the body. Develops as a result of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which, once in the muscles, quickly multiply and begin to actively secrete