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What is Tuberculosis?

  By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted Feb 25th 2013 at 7:30AM IN | Avg Rating
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What is Tuberculosis?


Tuberculosis can be cured if detected on time



  • Patients who get a full course of treatment may recover completely.

  • Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis will still infect others after starting intensive treatment.

  • 2-3 months of treatment will decrease the risk of infecting others.

  • It is very important to complete the whole course of treatment  without interruptions

  • Patients may also be prescribes physical therapy, breathing exercises and immune-boosting supplements.


 

  • Tuberculosis in numbers
  • Important facts about Tuberculosis
  • How does Tuberculosis spread?
  • Tuberculosis Taboos
  • Who gets Tuberculosis?
  • Symptoms of Tuberculosis
  • How is Tuberculosis Detected?
  • Tuberculosis can be cured if detected on time
  • How can one protect  oneself from Tuberculosis?
  • Factors that reduce immunity
  • Tips to avoid Tuberculosis

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