How Do You Spell KOCH'S BACILLUS'S LYMPH?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒks bˈasɪləsɪz lˈɪmf] (IPA)

"Koch's bacillus's lymph" refers to a type of lymphatic fluid that contains the bacteria responsible for causing tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The spelling of this phrase can be challenging for non-native English speakers due to the use of possessives and multiple consonants in a row. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be spelled /kɒks bəˈsɪləsɪz lɪmf/, which breaks down the pronunciation and emphasizes each syllable. Knowing the IPA can help with mastering tricky English words like this one.

KOCH'S BACILLUS'S LYMPH Meaning and Definition

1. Koch's bacillus's lymph, also known as Koch's bacillus lymphadenitis, is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of lymph nodes resulting from an infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis. This condition is named after the German physician and microbiologist, Robert Koch, who discovered Mycobacterium bovis in 1882.

   Mycobacterium bovis is related to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, and it primarily affects cattle. However, it can also spread to humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked dairy products derived from infected animals, inhalation of infected droplets from coughing or sneezing, or direct contact with open wounds or sores of infected animals.

   When Mycobacterium bovis infects humans, it typically affects the lymph nodes closest to the site of entry, such as the neck, armpits, or groin. The lymph nodes become swollen, painful, and tender to touch, forming small, firm nodules or abscesses. Other symptoms may include fatigue, low-grade fever, night sweats, weight loss, and general malaise.

   Treatment for Koch's bacillus's lymph typically involves a combination of antibiotics, such as rifampin, isoniazid, and ethambutol, administered for a prolonged period. Surgical intervention may be necessary in cases of abscess or drainage failure.

   To prevent Koch's bacillus's lymph, it is important to properly cook dairy products, maintain good hygiene practices, including handwashing, and avoid direct contact with infected animals. Additionally, vaccination against tuberculosis (BCG vaccine) can offer some protection against Mycobacterium bovis.

2. Tuberculin.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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