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Contaglous or Jnfectious, spread through air by a TB Patlent, a serious illness, caused by Mycobacterium

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1/svmptom � Lungs, Parts of Body, Skin

Initial Symptoms: (a) Chronic Cough especially after wake up, (b) Afternoon Fever (e) Night Sweating, (d) Chest Pain, (e) Weight Loss, (f) Weakness.

Advanced Signs:- (a) Cough Blood, (b) Pale, Waxy Skin, (e) Hoarse Voice

Through Government free of cost DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short- Course); Visit Govt Health Centre/ Hospital; Take plenty of Rest, Protein, Vitamin & Energy foods. Prolonged Treatment (1- years) to be cured completely, Medicines: Streptomycin Jnj• ection, Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Thiacet- azone, Ethambutol. HIV-infected people are at high risk of TB �

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TB Vaccination, Nutritious Food, Don't eat & sleep closer to TB patient, Consult doctor (or Visit to Hospital) if cough lasts more than 2 weeks. Use Govt DOTS programme as a part of RNTCP (Revised National TB Contrai Programme); Stop TB, Use DOTS! DOTS also prevents emergence of MDRTB (Multi-drug-resistant Tuberculosis)

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High Fever after a sore throat, loints Pain in wrists & ankles & knees & elbows, Swollen Joints often hot & red, Curved red lines or Lumps under skin, Possible Chest Pain, Breath shortness, Uncontrolled arms & legs movements

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Early Treatment of Strep or sore '--Throat

Aspirin with Milk or little Bicarbonate of Soda to avoid stomach pain, Take Antibiotics on Cosulting Doctor