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TUBERCULOSIS

What is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria.

Symptoms of Tuberculosis?

  • Low fever
  • Tiredness
  • Cough
  • Coughing up blood or mucus
  • Chest pain
  • Pain with breathing or coughing
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Night sweats
  • Weight loss
  • Not wanting to eat

    • Types of Tuberculosis?

    • Pulmonary Tuberculosis
    • Pleural Tuberculosis
    • Skeletal Tuberculosis
    • Brain Tuberculosis
    • Bladder and Kidney Tuberculosis
    • Joint Tuberculosis
    • Gastrointestinal Tract Tuberculosis
    Treatment-

    If you have an active TB disease you will probably be treated with a combination of antibacterial medications for a period of six to 12 months. The most common treatment for active TB is isoniazid INH in combination with three other drugs—rifampin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol.

    FAQs

    What is the preferred treatment for TB?

    CDC and the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association preferentially recommend short-course, rifamycin-based, 3- or 4-month latent TB infection treatment regimens over 6- or 9-month isoniazid monotherapy.

    What medication is used to prevent TB?

    Isoniazid and Rifapentine Tablets.

    How long is TB treatment?

    Total of 6 to 9 months for treatment.

    How is TB spread?

    TB germs are passed through the air when someone who is sick with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, laughs, sings, or sneezes.

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