What TB means?
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick.
What is TB introduction?
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis typically attacks the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. The disease has become rare in high income countries, but is still a major public health problem in low- and middle-income countries.
What are the types of TB?
There are two forms of the disease:
- Latent TB. You have the germs in your body, but your immune system keeps them from spreading. You don’t have any symptoms, and you’re not contagious.
- Active TB. The germs multiply and make you sick. You can spread the disease to others.
Where is TB common?
In 2020, the 30 high TB burden countries accounted for 86% of new TB cases. Eight countries account for two thirds of the total, with India leading the count, followed by China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and South Africa.
What happens if you have TB?
Most TB infections start in the lungs, so when someone with the disease coughs or speaks, the bacteria can enter the air and be inhaled by people nearby. It settles in the lungs, where it can grow and move through the blood to other parts of the body. Without treatment, TB can be fatal.
Which food is best for TB patient?
Foods Rich in Vitamin A, C and E Fruits and vegetables like orange, mango, sweet pumpkin and carrots, guava, amla, tomato, nuts and seeds are an excellent source of Vitamin A, C and E. These foods must be included in the daily diet regime of a TB patient.