Tuberculosis is caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium, which can infect the lungs and other parts of the body. Common symptoms include cough, sputum, fever, fatigue, weight loss and night sweats. Diagnosis involves tests like the tuberculin skin test, blood tests, chest X-rays and sputum examinations. Treatment consists of a combination of antibiotics over a period of 6-9 months to fully cure the infection.

3. Tuberculosis (TB) is an
infectious disease
that is caused by a
bacterium called
Mycobacterium
tuberculosis.

4. Point of Entry
1) Nose and throat
2) Mouth
Sites Involved
1) Pulmonary tuberculosis
2) lymphatic system
3) Gastrointestinal tract
4) Bone and joint
5) Nervous system
6) Circulatory system

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6. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Cough
Sputum
Fever
fatigue
Loss of appetite
Weight lost
 Night sweats
 Shortness of breath

7.  cough for more than 3 weeks
 chest pain
pain with breathing or coughing
Blood in sputum

8. DIAGNOSE
 Monteux tuberculin test
 Blood test
Chest X-ray
Sputum Examination
(CT) scans

9. TREATMENT
Treatment is the most important preventive
measure.
Initial Phase (2 months)
1) Rifampicin.
2) Isoniazid.
3) Pyrazinamide.
4) Ethambutol.
Continuation Phase (4-6 months)
1) Rifampicin.
2) Isoniazid.
3) Ethambutol

10. PREVENTION
 There is a vaccine available for tuberculosis
called the BCG(Bacillus Calmette and Guerin)
vaccine.
 Stay Home
 Cover Your Mouth
Proper Ventilation