Bacterial load of the infected person: Individuals with cavitary lesions in their lungs or positive sputum smears typically release more bacteria when coughing, making them more infectious.

The researchers found that cavitary lesions and consolidation on chest X-rays could serve as early warning signs of DR-TB in children. "Pediatric DR-TB cases were more likely to present with cavitary ...

Radiographs are considered typical if they show either an upper lobe infiltrate or a cavitary lesion in the upper lung zones. The presence of lymphadenopathy, a lower or middle lobe infiltrate, or ...

Conclusion: For patients from regions endemic for both tuberculosis and echinococcosis who present with cough, hemoptysis, or pulmonary cystic or cavitary lesions, it is crucial to differentiate ...

During the first data collection period, the presence of small (1–2 mm) or large (>2 mm) nodules, patchy or confluent consolidation, cavitation, bronchial lesions or fibrosis ... (subtle or absent ...

Scientists examined their brain tissue to look for signs of brain injury, including a lesion called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, which is associated with memory and cognitive problems, and tau ...

Background: A 54-year-old man with a 22-year history of rheumatoid arthritis and an 8-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presented with dyspnea on exertion, nonproductive cough ...

Multiple sclerosis causes lesions to the spinal cord and other parts of the central nervous system. An MRI can detect spinal cord lesions and help diagnose and monitor the condition. Multiple ...

Additionally, Thurston told followers of her “Boobie Broadcast” channel on Instagram that "two liver lesions" were discovered, measuring up to 1.4 cm, which were likely a sign of “metastatic ...