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TB is caused by bacteria that most often attack the lungs. It is preventable and curable with a full course of free medicines. Symptoms: A cough lasting two weeks or more, sometimes with blood, plus fever, night sweats, weight loss and tiredness. Any cough lasting two weeks or longer should be checked with a sputum or molecular test at a health facility. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: World Health Organization · Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division · CDC, USPSTF · MedlinePlus (NLM)
TB is caused by bacteria that most often attack the lungs. It is preventable and curable with a full course of free medicines.
Sources: World Health Organization
A cough lasting two weeks or more, sometimes with blood, plus fever, night sweats, weight loss and tiredness.
Sources: World Health Organization
Spread when a person with lung TB coughs or sneezes. Close, crowded indoor contact raises the risk.
Sources: World Health Organization
TB must be treated by a health service; take every dose for the full course even after you feel better, or the TB can return and become resistant. Cover coughs and keep rooms ventilated.
Sources: World Health Organization
Any cough lasting two weeks or longer should be checked with a sputum or molecular test at a health facility.
Sources: World Health Organization
Early diagnosis and treatment, good ventilation, covering coughs, and BCG vaccination for newborns.
Sources: World Health Organization
Nepal's National TB Programme provides free diagnosis and treatment (DOTS) at government health facilities.
Sources: Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division
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