How to Prevent Spread of TB
Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious illness that most commonly attacks the lungs, but can have an effect on other organs, including the liver. TB can be transmitted through the air by infected sputum that has been expelled by an infected host or through direct physical contact. Anyone is susceptible to tuberculosis, but the highest risk groups include people who live with an infected person, diabetics, alcoholics and nursing home residents. There are ways to help combat the spread of this deadly disease.
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Quarantine infected patients, and treat them with the proper medications.
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Get your children vaccinated against tuberculosis with Bacille Calmette Guerin, BCG, if you are planning on traveling to a country where the disease is still widespread.
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Wash your hands thoroughly, or use a liquid hand sanitizer if you come in direct contact with an infected person.
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Family and friends who are in close contact with an infected person are advised to take preventative doses of antibiotics.
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Infected individuals should be administered treatment for at least two weeks before anyone comes into contact with them.
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Build your immune system by eating properly, getting daily exercise, and taking herbal supplements such as garlic.
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Get tested if you feel you have been exposed to tuberculosis or if you have a persistent cough that has lasted for longer than three weeks. If the test is positive, you can begin treatment immediately.
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Infected persons should cover their nose and mouth when they sneeze or cough to help stop the spread of the disease.
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