Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) of which there are three types that infect humans: M. tuberculosis – by far the most common type M. bovis (bovine TB) M. africanum...
Tetanus
Introduction Tetanus is a bacterial infection caused by clostridium tetani, which causes involuntary muscle spasm, and if untreated, is fatal in about 10% of cases. The bacterium is widespread in the natural environment, particularly in soil,...
Tonsillitis
Introduction Tonsillitis is an acute inflammation of the tonsils, usually secondary to an infect. It is a common cause of sore throat, and a common reason for presentation to General Practice, and the Emergency...
Toxoplasmosis
Introduction Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoa Toxoplasma gondii, whose main reservoir is in cats, although it can infect most mammals. In humans, it can cause an acute, vague flu-like illness,...
Trichomoniasis
Introduction Trichomoniasis is a parasitic protozoan infection, the result of infection with the flagellated anaerobic trichomonas vaginalis. This is the most common protozoan infection in the developed world It is a sexually transmitted infection...
