Everything You Need to Know About  Tuberculosis

The bacterial disease known as tuberculosis, or TB, primarily affects the lungs but can also affect the kidneys or bones. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the organism that causes it.

How Does Tuberculosis Spread?

The main way that tuberculosis spreads is through the air. This implies that when a person with tuberculosis coughs, sneezes, or speaks, microscopic bacteria may be expelled into the air and inhaled by another person. Sharing objects or shaking hands do not transmit tuberculosis.

What Are the Symptoms?

Symptoms of tuberculosis can develop gradually and include:

• A chronic cough that lasts longer than two to three weeks.
• Weakness and exhaustion.
• Sweats during night or a little fever.
• Weight loss that is not explained.
• Coughing up blood or experiencing chest pain occasionally.

Who Is at Risk?

TB can infect anyone, although certain individuals are more susceptible than others:​

• Individuals with compromised immune systems.
•  People who don't have easy access to healthcare or who live in crowded places.
• Individuals who have intimate touch with someone who has tuberculosis.

How Is Tuberculosis Treated?

Professionals keep an eye on tuberculosis and provide continuous care over several months to treat the illness.  

How to Prevent Tuberculosis ? 

You can defend yourself in a number of ways:

• Cough into a tissue or your elbow after washing your hands.
• Make sure your rooms are well-ventilated.
• If you came into touch with someone who had tuberculosis, get tested.
• If exposed to tuberculosis, heed the relevant advice.

Tuberculosis may sound scary, but with early detection and proper monitoring, it can be managed successfully. Understanding the symptoms and how it spreads helps reduce risk.