CUTANEOUS TUBERCULOSIS

Course overview

TUBERCULOSIS IS AN INFECTION CAUSED BY MYCOBACTERIA, MOST COMMONLY MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS. THIS INFECTION USUALLY INVOLVES THE LUNGS. WHEN IT INVOLVES THE SKIN, IT IS CALLED CUTANEOUS TUBERCULOSIS. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CUTANEOUS TUBERCULOSIS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM MEMBERS IN COLLABORATING TO PROVIDE WELL-COORDINATED CARE AND ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR AFFECTED PATIENTS.