1. Tuberculosis (TB): The Basics Reviewed 2008

2. Infection begins… Infection begins when tubercule bacilli (TB germs) are breathed into the lung

3. Infection begins… The body defenses take effect by sealing off infected areas.

4. Infection controlled… The infection is controlled but germs live inside the healed scars.

5. Infection controlled… The body defenses weaken, scars break down, allowing TB germs to increase again.

6. Tuberculosis is spread by:

7. Areas of the body most commonly affected by Tuberculosis

8. How TB affects the lung – an example from nature

9. How the TB drug treatment works

10. Questions?