Introduction

1. Working towards a healthier you
Understanding and Treating
Tuberculosis (TB)

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CONTENTS – Definition of Tuberculosis
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Module 1
• Symptoms
Module 2
• Causes
Module 3
• Exposure
to TB
Module 4
• Treating
Exposure
to TB
Module 5
• Testing
•Module 6
• TB & HIV
•Module 7
• Multi-drug
resistant TB
•References

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DEFINITION
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs that are
spread from person to person through the air.
• TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts
of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine.
• A person with TB can die if they do not get treatment.
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DID YOU KNOW?