Every year, March 24 is celebrated as World Tuberculosis Day or World TB Day. Tuberculosis is one of the most contagious diseases. World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the disease. On this day, information is provided to the general public about the symptoms, causes and methods of prevention of TB. Not only this, on this day, medical institutions, doctors, medical staff etc. also organize various programs. It is important for every person to have complete information about this disease. Let’s find out what this disease is and how to prevent it.
What is Tuberculosis?
According to the Mayoclinic, Tuberculosis is a serious disease, which mainly affects the lungs. A germ is a type of bacteria that causes disease. The disease can be transmitted from one person to another. Coughing, sneezing, etc. can be responsible for its spread. This can spread small droplets containing germs in the air. When other people inhale these droplets and this germs can go into the lungs.
People with HIV / AIDS and others with weakened immunity are at higher risk of developing tuberculosis than those with normal immunity. What is World Tuberculosis Day? But, first, let’s know what are the symptoms of tuberculosis.
Symptoms of Tuberculosis
A person suffering from Inactive Tuberculosis does not show any symptoms related to this disease. But, without treatment, they can have this problem of active tuberculosis and they can become ill. The symptoms of active tuberculosis depend on where in the body the TB germs are growing. Symptoms of tuberculosis when TB germs develop in the lungs can be:
- Fever that lasts for more than 3 weeks
- pain in the chest
- Coughing up blood or mucus
- Other symptoms of active TB include:
- Weakness or fatigue
- lose weight
- fever
- feeling cold
- Night Sweat
- Causes of tuberculosis
The most common type of tuberculosis is pulmonary tuberculosis, but the bacterium can also affect other parts of the body. You must have also heard about Myelary Tuberculosis, which can spread throughout our body and its causes, which are as follows.
- Meningitis: inflammation of the lining of the brain
- Pott’s disease: also called spinal tuberculosis or tuberculous spondylitis
- Addison’s disease: an adrenal gland condition
- Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver.
- Scrofula: swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
Treatment of tuberculosis
Both active and inactive tuberculosis are treated with specific antibiotics. The combination of these drugs can relieve the infection. These drugs should be taken only as prescribed by the doctor. The following medicines can be prescribed to the patient:
- Isoniazid
- the rifampin
- Ethambutol
- Pyrazinamide
- the rifapentine
Prevention against tuberculosis
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The risk of infection and spread of tuberculosis can be reduced in the following ways:
- Wash your hands repeatedly.
- Cover your mouth while coughing.
- Avoid contact with other people.
- Take medication as suggested by the doctor.
- Avoid going to work or any crowded place until the doctor says so.
This World Tuberculosis Day, you should know about this disease and make others aware of it so that it can be avoided.
Note: The information given here is based on research. But if you are suffering from any physical problem, then definitely consult your health expert.
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