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How to prevent Tuberculosis?

Explore essential methods like vaccination, hygiene, and treatment adherence to prevent tuberculosis effectively and mitigate its global impact.

  • 27 Jun 2024
  • 3 min read
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A bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis causes the disease tuberculosis (TB). The bacterium mostly affects the lungs, but via the bloodstream, it may go to other body organs to colonise and infect. Other body organs where TB bacterium infects are the liver, gastrointestinal (GI) system, musculoskeletal system, lymphoreticular system (lymphoid and phagocytic system), skin, central nervous system, reproductive system, and respiratory system. TB is still a major cause of death on a global scale. Prevention plays a vital role in decreasing the spread of TB.

Ways to prevent tuberculosis

TB mainly spreads through the inhalation of infected aerosol droplets.

The following measures can prevent tuberculosis —

  • Immunisation:

    The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine is the only vaccination against TB with varied effectiveness on a global scale.
  • Prophylactics:

    TB may remain inside the body in a latent form and get activated in favourable situations. In such cases, doctors recommend Isoniazid Prophylaxis therapy (IPT) along with Pyridoxine.

    Other ways to prevent tuberculosis include:

  • Not going outside the home if you have an active infection
  • Taking all the medicines on time
  • Covering the mouth & nose while coughing and sneezing
  • Disposing of used tissue papers
  • Staying in a properly ventilated room
  • Washing hands frequently to avoid TB spreading through household objects
  • Avoiding public transportation

Conclusion

TB is a preventable and curable disease. Good hygiene practices, vaccination, proper ventilation, and exposure to natural light reduce the spread of TB. Less awareness about TB and its spread, delayed diagnosis, and reduced accessibility to the right medicines can be detrimental. However, proper treatment at the right time can get expensive. This is where health insurance can swoop in like a superhero and save the day.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your general physician or another certified medical professional for any questions regarding a medical condition. Relying on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk, and ICICI Lombard is not responsible for any effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information shared.

 

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