Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (a type of bacteria) that is spread through the air. Lung TB is easily spread from person to person through coughs. It usually occurs in the lungs, but it can spread to other parts of the body.Latent TB means that you have bacteria in your body that could cause active TB, but your body’s defenses (immune system) are keeping it from turning into active TB.You can’t spread it to others but you can develop the disease at some point if you don’t have treatment/your immunity falls.
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M.D.(Community Medicine)- Stands for Doctor of Medicine in Community Medicine. Typically, M.D.(Community Medicine) is a three year course, minimum eligibility for which is an M.B.B.S with 1 year compulsory internship. Community medicine is a division of medicine that focuses on health of the members of a region, municipality or community. Under this degree, resident doctors receive hands on training for inpatient and outpatient management, ward procedures and community services. During the 3 year period, the student also does research and writes a thesis.
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M.D.(Radio Diagnosis)- Stands for Doctor of Medicine in Radio Diagnosis. Typically, M.D.(Radio Diagnosis) is a three year course, minimum eligibility for which is a M.B.B.S with 1 year compulsory internship. Radiology is a division of medicine, which uses imaging technologies such as x-rays, MRIs and CT scans for diagnosing as well as treating diseases.
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Chennai – 600 044
Tamil Nadu, India
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Pediatrics is a division of medical science, which deals with the health care of newborns, children and adolescents. Pediatrics mainly focus on children up to 12 years of age. He advises parents on how to take care of their children, administers their immunization and treats illness which mainly affects children.The demand for talented and proficient paediatricians is growing day by day. Government and private hospitals are always on the look out for skilled pediatricians.
Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital
#7, Works Road, Chromepet
Chennai – 600 044
Tamil Nadu, India
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