Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB).[1] Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections do not have symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis.
Partial foot amputation (. ) is a common sequel to advanced vascular disease secondary to diabetes and its complications but may also occur due to injury, infection, or birth defect. affects about 2 per 1000 head of population in industrialised countries making it the most common type of amputation surgery.
The campaign. There are more than 20 leg, foot or toe amputations each day due to diabetes. This is shocking, especially as four out of five of these amputations are preventable. This is where the Putting Feet First campaign comes in. We want to bring an end to the thousands of potentially preventable amputations affecting people with diabetes. Find out how you can support the campaign.