What are pertinent signs and symptoms of mang andoy

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Case Study: Mang Andoy, 46 years old, has had a persistent non-productive cough for 4 weeks with low grade fever in the afternoon. He also lost 5kg in the span of 3 weeks. He self-medicated with dextromethorphan and Amoxicillin 500 mg 3 times/day for one week but there was no improvement. He consulted a private MD who considered the possibility of tuberculosis.

Questions:

What are pertinent signs and symptoms of Mang Andoy that led the MD to consider the possibility of tuberculosis?
Discuss how tuberculosis is acquired/transmitted?
What are the virulence factors of the M.tb that contribute to the pathogenesis of tuberculosis?
Explain the pathogenesis of tuberculosis.
How will you confirm the diagnosis of PTB?
Discuss the management and please explain why there is a need to give the medication for a longer period of time compared to other bacterial infections?
How will advise you the patient to prevent transmission of the disease to others?

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