Any of the following 4 Cardinal symptoms, lasting two weeks or more :
• Cough
• Unexplained fever
• Unexplained weight loss
• Night sweats
Other symptoms include :
• Chest or back pain
• Coughing out of blood
• Shortness of breath
TB is spread from person to person through the air. When an untreated infected person coughs, sneezes, talks or sings, the airbone particle released is inhaled by another person and becomes infected.
A Presumptive TB patient (with one of the Cardinal symptoms or a positive chest X-ray) needs to have its phlegm examined through Rapid TB Diagnostic Test such as Gene Xpert to confirm the diagnosis of TB.
Complete the prescribed 6-month course of treatment for drug susceptible TB even if you feel better early on. (2 months intensive phase and 4 months maintenance phase)
• Gastrointestinal Intolerance
• Mild or localized skin reactions
• Orange OR Red colored urine
• Burning sensation in the feet due to peripheral neuropathy
• Flu like symptoms (fever and muscle pain)
• Severe Skin rash due to hypersensitivity reactions
• Jaundice due to hepatitis
• Impairment of visual acuity and color vision due to optic neuritis
• Hearing impairment, ringing of the ears, dizziness due to damage of the eight cranial nerve
• Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing
• Wear Face mask
• Cover mouth with tissue when coughing or sneezing then seal the
tissue in a plastic bag, and dispose
• Do not spit anywhere
• Use a fan or open windows to move around fresh air
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