HIV weakens a person's immune system so it can't fight the TB germs. In the United States, because of stronger control programs, tuberculosis began to decrease again in 1993, but remains a concern. Many strains of tuberculosis resist the drugs most used to treat the disease. People with active tuberculosis must take several types of medications for many months to eradicate the infection and prevent development of antibiotic resistance.
Quick Answer. The standard width of an upright piano is 5 feet, and the standard depth is between 2 and 2.5 feet. The height varies based on the type of the piano, but vertical pianos above 45 inches fall into the upright category. Continue Reading.
There are a number of types of grand pianos and they are based on length. The petite baby, or small, grand piano is from 4'8 to 5 feet. A baby grand piano ranges from 5' feet to 5'6, a parlor or living room grand measure from 5'6 to 5'11. grand piano is a delicate instrument and a fine piece of furniture and should be treated as such. The average width of a grand piano is about 5 feet and the length can vary from 4' 8 feet to 9 feet.