Tuberculosis of Bones and Joints

Tuberculosis of bones and joints is a serious infectious disease that can be caused by a pathogen - Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. It is characterized by damage to bone tissue and joints and is accompanied by various symptoms such as joint pain, weakness and fever.

The disease begins with the appearance of bone pain and weakness in the arms and legs. Later, joint pain and stiffness of movement occur. Subsequently, aches and chills appear, which is sometimes accompanied by a rise in temperature to 39 degrees Celsius.

The exact causes of the development of the disease are not known, but tuberculosis tends to affect weakened people with low immunity. Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, HIV, chronic alcoholism, and poor personal hygiene.

The classic way to diagnose tuberculosis of bones and joints is an x-ray of the chest and pelvis. Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and other imaging modalities may also be used.