🧾 What is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can involve other organs. TB spreads through the air when a person with active lung TB coughs or sneezes.

✔️ Types of TB

✔️ Latent TB Infection (LTBI): Bacteria present but inactive; no symptoms and not contagious
✔️ Active TB Disease: Bacteria multiply causing symptoms and can spread to others

🩺 Common Symptoms of Active TB

✔️ Persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks
✔️ Coughing up blood or sputum
✔️ Chest pain
✔️ Fatigue and weakness
✔️ Fever and night sweats
✔️ Weight loss and loss of appetite

🌟 TB Treatment Overview

✔️ First-Line Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs

Treatment requires a combination of multiple antibiotics taken for 6 months or longer to ensure complete eradication.

✔️ Isoniazid (INH)
✔️ Rifampicin (RIF)
✔️ Ethambutol (EMB)
✔️ Pyrazinamide (PZA)

These drugs are taken together for an initial 2-month intensive phase, followed by a continuation phase with fewer drugs for 4 months.

✔️ Drug-Resistant TB Treatment

✔️ Requires longer treatment (up to 24 months)
✔️ Uses second-line drugs such as fluoroquinolones, injectable agents, and newer TB drugs (bedaquiline, delamanid)
✔️ Managed by specialized centers with close monitoring

✔️ Key Aspects of TB Treatment

✔️ Strict adherence to medication schedule is crucial to prevent resistance
✔️ Regular follow-up visits for monitoring side effects and response
✔️ Supportive care including nutrition and managing coexisting conditions
✔️ Screening and preventive treatment for close contacts

⚠️ Possible Side Effects of TB Medications

✔️ Liver toxicity (jaundice, abdominal pain)
✔️ Vision changes (ethambutol)
✔️ Numbness or tingling (isoniazid)
✔️ Allergic reactions
✔️ Gastrointestinal upset

Early reporting of symptoms to your healthcare provider is important.

⭐ Why Choose TreatmentTour for TB Care?

✔️ Access to expert pulmonologists and infectious disease specialists
✔️ Comprehensive drug-resistant TB management programs
✔️ Access to advanced diagnostics (GeneXpert, culture tests)
✔️ Transparent, affordable treatment plans
✔️ Full support: diagnosis, medication delivery, follow-up, and travel assistance

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How contagious is TB?
✔️ Active lung TB can spread through coughing; latent TB is not contagious.

Q: Can TB be cured?
✔️ Yes, with complete and proper treatment.

Q: What happens if I stop treatment early?
✔️ TB bacteria can become drug-resistant, making the disease harder to treat.

Q: Can I work or go to school during treatment?
✔️ Usually yes, once you are on effective treatment and no longer contagious.

🎯 Take Control — Get the Right Treatment for TB Today

Early diagnosis and consistent treatment save lives and protect communities.

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