This disease can be diagnosed with the Mantoux test, also known as a PPD test, in which a bacterial extract is injected just under the (*) skin.
The DOTS method was originally developed to ensure treatment of this disease, and first-line drugs to treat this illness include isoniazid and rifampicin. This disease can be diagnosed with the Mantoux test, also known as a PPD test, in which a bacterial extract is injected just under the (*) skin. Common symptoms of this disease, which is caused by mycobacterium infection, include high fever, weight loss, and a bloody cough. For 10 points, give this disease that usually afflicts the lungs but also commonly advances into the spine when untreated, and was once called consumption.
The DOTS method was originally developed to ensure treatment of this disease, and first-line drugs to treat this illness include isoniazid and rifampicin.
{tuberculosis} [or {TB}; prompt on {consumption} before mentioned]