While tuberculosis (TB) can affect almost any part of the body, it rarely affects the heart, skeletal muscles, pancreas, or thyroid.
Here's a breakdown:
Tuberculosis is primarily a lung disease, but it can spread through the bloodstream (hematogenous transmission) to other organs. This systemic spread can impact areas such as:
- Peripheral lymph nodes
- Kidneys
- Brain
- Bones
However, some organs are less susceptible to TB infection. Research and clinical observations indicate that the:
- Heart
- Skeletal muscles
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
are less commonly affected by TB. The exact reasons for this relative resistance are not fully understood.
