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.
Straight brings the point home at the close of the story. Because Ray Jr. expressed an interest in playing the upright piano after having been exposed to it at school, she attempted to get help from his father to purchase a used one for $500.00.