Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a common infectious disease caused by bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis which affects the lungs. Main symptoms of TB are severe cough that lasts for three weeks or longer, bloody or discoloured sputum, night sweats, fever, fatigue and weakness, pain in the chest, loss of appetite, and pain during breathing or coughing.

India had the highest total number of TB cases worldwide in 2010. Serious forms of TB can be prevented by BCG vaccination and maintaining high levels of hygiene. Maintaining cough hygiene is most important to maintain the spread of the disease. One infected, the patient should follow the medication regimen properly. By not doing so, there are chances of developing resistance to anti-TB drugs resulting in an aggressive form of TB called MDR-TB (multi-drug resistant TB).

More About Tuberculosis

In most cases, TB isn't a life-long infection, finds study

Posted By IANS, October 28, 2019 at 01:19pm

Recent research suggests that you may not develop TB even if your diagnosis is positive with immunologic tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood tests.
Tuberculosis infection is temporary in most people: Study

Posted By ANI, October 26, 2019 at 09:52am

According to a study published this week in the journal -- BMJ, people who test positive with immunologic TB skin or blood tests rarely develop TB.
Right food choices for tuberculosis, the condition that has damaged Amitabh Bachchan’s liver

Posted By Editorial Team, August 22, 2019 at 05:08pm

Amitabh Bachchan recently revealed that he is a tuberculosis survivor. This is a disease that can affect anybody. But with smart food choices, you can manage this condition well.
New drug approved by FDA for treatment of deadly treatment-resistant tuberculosis

Posted By IANS, August 16, 2019 at 01:53pm

The FDA has approved a new drug for treatment-resistant tuberculosis, bringing relief to patients of this deadly disease.
Tuberculosis survivors at higher risk of developing lung damage: Experts

Posted By IANS, August 11, 2019 at 11:21am

India accounts for one quarter of all tuberculosis cases worldwide. According to a new study, this disease can increase the risk of lung damage.
Tuberculosis survivors at higher risk of developing lung damage

Posted By IANS, August 10, 2019 at 10:13am

According to a study published in the Lancet Global Health, more than one-third of patients who are successfully cured of TB with antibiotics develops permanent lung damage.
New test to detect drug-resistant tuberculosis mutation developed

Posted By IANS, August 09, 2019 at 12:06pm

An Indian firm has developed a new test for drug resistant tuberculosis mutation. According to WHO, India accounted for 27 per cent of global TB deaths.
New drug to fight multi-drug resistant TB soon in UP

Posted By IANS, June 14, 2019 at 08:57am

A new drug known as delamanid would be introduced in UP in the third quarter of the year, as per the central guidelines.
Scientists identify master cell playing key role in fighting TB

Posted By IANS, June 08, 2019 at 10:21am

According to a study published in the journal Nature, boosting the activity of a master cell known as group 3 innate lymphoid cells, can help reduce the millions of new infections that occur worldwide every year.
Are you on antibiotics? Keep monitoring your heart health

Posted By Editorial Team, May 01, 2019 at 02:19pm

A new study reveals that prolonged use of antibiotics can up your risk of a heart attack and stroke. Here, we tell you about the other possible health conditions associated with these anti-bacterial drugs.
Aspirin can help to treat patients suffering from severe tuberculosis: Study

Posted By IANS, March 26, 2019 at 07:20pm

According to the Journal of Infectious Diseases, use of aspirin can stop the tuberculosis bacterium to overtake your immune cells and treat patients with severe TB.
World Tuberculosis Day 2019: The curious case of MDR-TB

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, March 24, 2019 at 12:04pm

Currently, only one four multiple drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases is detected and not more than one in two is cured, worldwide. So the death rate among this type of TB is very high both in India and outside. Read on to know how you can tackle it efficiently.
World TB Day 2019: How is this disease diagnosed?

Posted By Editorial Team, March 24, 2019 at 11:58am

24th March of every year is dedicated towards spreading awareness about TB in a bid to bring down its incidence and control it better. Better disease management requires early detection. Here is a low-down on how tuberculosis can be diagnosed, drug regimen and the role of Ayurveda in TB management.
What is World Tuberculosis Day?

Posted By Editorial Team, March 24, 2019 at 10:17am

As we celebrate World Tuberculosis Day today, here is a brief history of the day for you. Read on to know what all it stands for.
On World TB Day, an expert view on tuberculosis

Posted By Editorial Team, March 24, 2019 at 09:53am

On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day today, pulmonologist Dr. Vivek Nangia pens an exclusive article for TheHealthSite shedding light on the prevalence of TB in India, current government policies and the way forward. He is the Head and Director, Pulmonology, Medical ICU and Sleep Disorders at Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Delhi.
Tuberculosis can affect your kidneys, bones and nerves too

Posted By Editorial Team, March 23, 2019 at 07:23pm

'It's time', as the theme of the World Tuberculosis Day 2019 says. Yes, it's time to take rapid action against TB. But to do that, we need to be aware of all the quarters this fatal airborne disease can attack us from. Here is all you need to know about the organs that tuberculosis can affect, apart from your lungs.
World Tuberculosis Day 2019: HIV + other diseases that may increase your risk of TB

Posted By Editorial Team, March 23, 2019 at 03:24pm

The diseases that weaken your immune system and lungs can up your chances of falling prey to tuberculosis.
World Tuberculosis Day 2019: All you need to know about Latent and Active TB

Posted By Editorial Team, March 23, 2019 at 09:56am

World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated every year with the intention of spreading awareness about TB. With this important day of the health calendar just around the corner, we give you a low-down on the latent and active versions of tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis will be wiped off by 2045 from the world: Lancet Report

Posted By Editorial Team, March 22, 2019 at 01:55pm

As the World Tuberculosis Day approaches (24th March), The Lancet Global Health journal has come up with a report that makes significant recommendations to eradicate this fatal air-borne lung disease from the world.
5 yoga poses that'll help you control tuberculosis symptoms

Posted By juhi kumari, March 22, 2019 at 08:25am

As World Tuberculosis Day approaches (24th March), we tell you what yoga poses are good for TB patients.