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A Detailed Guide On Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a potentially serious infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs (TB). When someone coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets of bacteria are released into the air, which can lead to the spread of tuberculosis.<br><br>

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A Detailed Guide On Tuberculosis

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  1. ADetailed Guide On Tuberculosis

  2. OVERVIEW Tuberculosisisapotentiallyseriousinfectiousdiseasethat primarilyaffectsthelungs (TB). Whensomeonecoughsor sneezes, tiny droplets of bacteria are released into the air, whichcanleadtothespreadoftuberculosis. Formonths,peoplewithactivetuberculosismusttakea varietyofmedicationstotreattheinfectionandstopthe developmentofantibioticresistance.

  3. WhatAretheTypesofTB? TherearetwotypesofTBwhichisdiagnosedbytheTBtest. ActiveTB:Thiscondition,sometimesreferredtoasTBsickness,makesyoufeel unwell and can typically spread to other people. It could occur right once followingTBbacterialinfectionoryearslater. Latent TB: The bacteria that causes TB infection are dormant in your body, therefore you do not experience any symptoms. Latent TB, often known as dormantTBorTBinfection,isnotcontagious.BecauselatentTBmaybecome activeTB,treatmentisessential.

  4. Symptoms Themaintuberculosissymptomsare: Coughing for three weeks or longer Bleeding or mucous when coughing Breathingdifficultyorcoughingpain Reducedappetite Lossofweight Fatigue Fever

  5. Causes The tuberculosis-causing bacteria spread from person to person throughminutedropletsthataredispersedintotheatmosphere.If untreated, the active type of tuberculosis, a person may suffer this whentheyspeak,sneeze,spit,laugh,orsing. TB is not easy to catch despite being contagious. Someone you live or work with has a much higher chance of infecting you with tuberculosis than a complete stranger. The vast majority of people with active TB are no longer contagious after getting appropriate antibiotictreatmentforatleasttwoweeks.

  6. Whenevertovisitadoctor? If you get a fever, unexplained weight loss, intense night sweats, or a persistent cough, visit your doctor. These are frequently signs of tuberculosis, however they can also be caused by other illnesses. Additionally, if you believe you have been exposed to TB, consult a doctorfortuberculosistreatment.

  7. Prevention Ifyou test positive for latent TBinfection, your doctor may advise that you take medication to reduce your risk of developing active tuberculosis. TB can only spread when it is active. When you have active TB, you may need to take TB medicine for a fewweeksbeforeyouarenolongercontagious. Thesesuggestionsshouldbefollowedinordertokeepyourfriendsandfamilyhealthy: Stay home Coveryourmouth Wear a face mask Ventilatetheroom

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