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Tuberculosis or TB, is an infection caused by bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. These bacteria infect the body and affect the lungs. However, they may also spread to the:
These type of tuberculosis are called extra-pulmonary tuberculosis
TB bacteria is an airborne disease; spread from an infected person to an uninfected person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs, sneezes or even talking.
Tuberculosis can be treated with a cocktail of medications. The treatment includes oral medications that must be taken several times throughout the day. The total duration of treatment is six months or longer.
It is important not to stop or miss the doses as it can allow the alive bacteria to become resistant to the drugs, leading to multi-drug resistant tuberculosis which is more dangerous and difficult to treat.
To help people be compliant to their treatment, a program called directly observed therapy short-course (DOTS) is recommended. This approach allows a healthcare worker to watch the patient swallow the medication for all doses over the course of treatment. This ensures the patient takes the correct drugs, correct dose and at the correct times.
See your doctor if you experience persistent cough, fever, unexplained weight loss, or night sweats.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends those with an increased risk of tuberculosis to be screened for latent TB infection. This includes those who:
Visit your doctor to be informed of your tuberculosis status.
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References:
Tuberculosis - Symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic. Accessed February 21, 2021. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351250
What Is Tuberculosis? EverydayHealth.com. Accessed February 21, 2021. https://www.everydayhealth.com/tuberculosis/basics.aspx
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