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  • 13-01-2020
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What is the most common site for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the bone?

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Surnia Surnia
  • 16-01-2020

Answer: Spine

Explanation:

The most common site of infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the bone is the spine. This can lead to the development of Pott disease. This occurs when the tuberculosis affects several tissues outside the lungs that include the spine. This may cause tuberculous arthritis of intervertebral joints.

The symptoms of Pott disease includes pain in back and stiffness. This also leads to the paralysis of lower extremities.

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