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Understanding Tuberculosis: Causes & Care

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs and spreading through airborne droplets. Symptoms include persistent cough, fever, and weight loss, with treatment involving a combination of antibiotics for at least 6 months. Preventive measures such as vaccination and early diagnosis are essential to control the disease, which remains a significant global health challenge.

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Understanding Tuberculosis: Causes & Care

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs and spreading through airborne droplets. Symptoms include persistent cough, fever, and weight loss, with treatment involving a combination of antibiotics for at least 6 months. Preventive measures such as vaccination and early diagnosis are essential to control the disease, which remains a significant global health challenge.

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Tuberculosis (TB) – A Major

Infectious Disease
Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and
Prevention
Introduction
• Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease
caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It
mainly affects the lungs but can also impact
other body parts.
What is Tuberculosis?
• TB is a bacterial infection that spreads through
airborne droplets when an infected person
coughs or sneezes.
Causes and Transmission
• TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
and spreads through inhalation of infectious
droplets.
Symptoms of Tuberculosis
• Common symptoms include persistent cough,
fever, night sweats, weight loss, chest pain,
and fatigue.
Types of Tuberculosis
• 1. Latent TB: Infection present but inactive, no
symptoms.
• 2. Active TB: Bacteria multiply, causing
symptoms and transmission.
Diagnosis of TB
• TB is diagnosed using skin tests, blood tests,
chest X-rays, and sputum tests.
Treatment Options
• TB is treated with a combination of antibiotics,
such as Rifampin and Isoniazid, for at least 6
months.
Prevention and Control
• Preventive measures include vaccination
(BCG), early diagnosis, proper ventilation, and
wearing masks.
Global Impact and Conclusion
• TB remains a global health challenge,
especially in developing countries. Awareness,
early detection, and treatment are crucial to
controlling TB.

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