The sample of PIL for beginers. It is the tool to help for better understanding by the patients and general population. It contains some basic information regarding the specific concern.

1. TUBERCULOSIS
(TB)
What is tuberculosis?
TB is old
,communicable,
infectious, disease
affecting human
population. It is one of
the major cause for
death and morbidity in
developing countries.
How TB is caused?
It is caused by the
infectious bacterium
called Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis
AM I at Risk?
When the person
suffering from TB
coughs, sneezes, the
bacteria usually
transmits so that close
contact (Habitat)
unhygienic lifestyle
may lead to TB, It can
affect any age group
and sex.
How common is TB?

2. It is one of the leading
cause of illness and
death in devolping
countries , more than
8.6 million cases TB
has been identified as
per report WHO in
2010 , It is common in
Asian African and
middle east countries.
1.6million death are
reported till 2010 as
per WHO report.
How I can recognise
TB?
Majorly TB affects the
lungs and commonly
recognised by
following symptoms.
1. Persistent cough for
more than 15 days .
2. Mild to moderate
chest pain.
3. Evening rise of body
temperature (mild
fever).
4. Difficulty in
breathing.
5.Decreased interest in
food.
6. Unexplained weight
loss.
7. Blood may seen in
sputum in severe cases.
TB MAY BE EXTRA
PULMONARY
WHICH MAY NOT
HAVE ABOVE
SYMPTOMS CAN BE
RULED OUT

3. (DIAGNOSED) BY
ROUTINE
LABORATORY
CHECKUP IN
HOSPITALS.AND
MAY REQUIRE
QUICK
INTERVENTION TO
MINIMIZE THE
COMPLICATIONS.
Q)How can TB be
differentiated and
confirmed?
TB is diagnosed
(confirmed) by doing
certain laboratory tests
1.Routine daily sputum
test for 3 consecutive
days to find the
presence of bacteria.
2.Mantoux test is done
to find out the presence
of tuberculin infection.
3.Chest X ray can be
done to visualize the
caeseous (dead tissue
surrounding bacteria)
matter and
consolidation.(solidific
ation of sputum)
4) Blood test for AFB
Bacili
5).Culture and
sensitivity test is done
to identify the
resistance of bacteria

4. toward the
antitubercular drugs.
What can I do?
TB can be prevented
by
Maintaining personal
hygiene.
Using of masks while
coughing & sneezing.
Examination if
symptoms occurred
Administration of
drugs as prescribed.
(Medical adherence)
Regular intake of
nutritious food.
Follow the DOTS
protocol.
How I can know
more about TB ?
Feel free to visit the
drug information
centre at VIMS
BALLARI.

5. MORE QUERIES AT:-
Drug information centre,
Department of pharmacy practice.
VV Sangha’s TVM college of pharmacy,
Kappagal road BALLARI Pin 583103
Ph-08392-257919
Fax-08392-257945
E-Mail-dic.tvmcp@gmail.com