Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 26, 2026

The MODS method for diagnosis of tuberculosis and multidrug resistant tuberculosis
Published on: August 11, 2008
Dermatomyositis and musculoskeletal tuberculosis: Double trouble!-Case series
Harsh Jain1, J Sankar1, Kartik Sivasami1
1Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India.
None:
Patients with dermatomyositis (DM) are at an elevated risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB), particularly male patients and individuals on immunosuppressive therapy. We present three cases of dermatomyositis complicated by tuberculous pyomyositis during the initial presentation, each with a distinct clinical presentation, highlighting the challenges encountered in both diagnosis and treatment. A heightened level of suspicion, along with additional and repeated diagnostic testing, is crucial for diagnosing ETPB and also identifying and treating any possible secondary infections.
Related Concept Videos
Pulmonary Tuberculosis III
The first classification is based on the development of the disease, and it includes the following categories:
Pulmonary Tuberculosis IV
Several diagnostic approaches are used to detect TB. The conventional method is the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), also known as the Mantoux test. However, this method has...
Pulmonary Tuberculosis II
Here is a detailed explanation of its pathophysiology:
Transmission: The process begins when a person inhales droplet nuclei containing M. tuberculosis. These are typically released into the air when an individual with pulmonary or...
Pulmonary Tuberculosis V
Latent tuberculosis infection occurs when TB bacteria are present in a person's body, but are not causing illness or symptoms. It is not contagious, and preventive treatment is crucial to avoid the...
Pulmonary Tuberculosis I
Causative Organism
The primary infectious agent causing tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a slow-growing, acid-fast, aerobic rod that exhibits sensitivity to heat and ultraviolet light. Instances of Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium avium contributing to the development of TB infection are rare.
Mode of...
Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests