Tuberculosis of bones or joints (Q44610)
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A disease of the bones and joints, caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This disease commonly presents with bone pain, joint inflammation, loss of movement or feeling in the affected bone or joint, and weak bones prone to fracture. Transmission is through haematogenous spread to the bones and joints after inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in biopsy samples of the affected site.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| default for all languages | 1B12.40 |
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| English | Tuberculosis of bones or joints |
A disease of the bones and joints, caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This disease commonly presents with bone pain, joint inflammation, loss of movement or feeling in the affected bone or joint, and weak bones prone to fracture. Transmission is through haematogenous spread to the bones and joints after inhalation of infected respiratory secretions. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in biopsy samples of the affected site. |
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CID11:1B12.40
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dki-india-1B12.40
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13 August 2026
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