What is Tuberculosis?1,4,5,8
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.cIt usually affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with active TB coughs or sneezes.
Key Symptoms of Lung Tubersulosis1,4,8
Cough lasting more than 2 weeks
Night Sweats
Coughing up phlegm or blood
Shortness of breath
Fever
Hypertension
Key Symptoms
Loss of Apetite
Can also affects lymph nodes, bones, digestive system, bladder, or brain.
Fatigue
Weight loss
Chest Pain
Cough lasting more than 2 weeks
Coughing up phlegm or blood
Shortness of breath
Fever
Night Sweats
Fatigue
Weight loss
Chest Pain
Loss of Apetite
Can also affects lymph nodes, bones, digestive system, bladder, or brain.
Types of Diagnosis2,3,4,5
Sputum examination
Chest X-ray
CBNAAT test
Drug susceptibility testing
CT scan or MRI (for extra-pulmonary TB)
Biopsy
Prevention of Tuberculosis1,2,4,5
If diagnosed with latent TB, take medicines as prescribed.
If you have active TB:
Stay home during early treatment
Cover mouth while coughing
Keep rooms ventilated
Wear a mask
Complete full course of medication
Complete full course of medication
Stay home during early treatment
Keep rooms ventilated
Cover mouth while coughing
Wear a mask
When to see a Doctor4,8
See a doctor if you have:
References:
- World Health Organization (WHO). Tuberculosis. Available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/tuberculosis#tab=tab_1/.
2. Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. National TB Portal. Available from: https://tbcindia.gov.in/.
3. Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Document (LID 3543). Available from: https://tbcindia.gov.in/showfile.php?lid=3543.
4. NHS (National Health Service). Official health information portal. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk.
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Official tuberculosis information. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov.
6. TB DOTS. Information resource for tuberculosis Directly Observed Treatment. Available from: http://www.tbdots.com.
7. Central TB Division, Government of India. National Strategic Plan (Draft 2017). Available from: https://tbcindia.gov.in/WriteReadData/NSP%20Draft%2020.02.2017%201.pdf.
8. Mayo Clinic. Tuberculosis: Symptoms and Causes. Available from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351250.