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Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) Bacteria.Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs (85% cases) , but can also affect other parts of the body (15% cases)
Cough (2 weeks or more), mucus or sputum with blood stains, Fever, Night sweats, Weight loss.
You must visit your nearest PHC (Primary Health Centre) or Pvt health Facility and get it diagnosed.
You should visit your nearest PHC (Primary Health Centre) or Pvt health Facility and get it diagnosed.
Sputum (In case of lung TB), Tissue sample in case of Extra Pulmonary TB.
Minimum six months and maximum 2 to 2.5 year.
Pulmonary tuberculosis which affect lungs ( 85% cases), Extrapulmonary which affects any other parts of Body (15% cases)
Drug sensitive TB(DSTB), Drug Resistant TB (DRTB).
Tuberculosis most commonly occurs in the lungs which is known as Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
TB occuring in other parts of body (except lungs) is known as extra-pulmonary TB.
"Biological confirm tests- Microscopy, CBNAAT,Truenat, Line Probe Assay(LPA), Culture, etc. Biological not confirmed- Chest xray, etc or Clinically diagnosed by Doctor basis symptoms and his experience"
Yes
Only lung TB is contagious in nature. A person who has the active TB disease in their lungs can spread it through the air when someone comes in close contact with him.
"1).If anyone have active TB disease, they must get treated in his nearest Public Health Centre. 2).TB patient shoud take his medicines as per the prescription of treating physician. 3). TB Patient shoudl always cover his mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing. Seal the tissue in a plastic bag and then dispose it off. 4). Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing. 5). Follow home isolation during treatment. 6). Use a fan or open windows to have fresh air in the patients room. 8). Avoid public transportation if travel is required in case of emergency. "
Yes, you can transfer your treatment to your required town by you respective STS.
NPY is a government scheme for ensuring nutrition of TB patient. Under this scheme, government is provides 500 rs/Month to every TB patient during his/her treatment. This scheme is valid all over india.
"Documents required for registration for DBT facility is given below: 1)Bank Account Number (Only Savings Account). Valid documents (Passbook / Bank statement / cancelled cheque) 2)IFSC code of the Bank Branch 3)Beneficiary Aadhar Number (Photocopy of Aadhar Card) (Optional)"
DBT stands for Direct Benefit Transfer which means the monetory benefits will get transferred in the bank account of beneficiary directly online.
DBT status of the TB patient can be checked with reference to patients Nikshay id (Call Center Agent should check in Nikshay and inform the patient)
Check patient's DBT status on Nikshay portal, and if the patient is eligible to get credit at the time of complaint then a Grievance should be registered in CRM and ticket number should be given.
"Type of general adverse drug reactions: 1)Gastrointestinal(vomiting or epigastric discomfort) 2)Itching/Rashes 3)Tingling/burning/numbness in the hands and feet 4)Joint pains 5)Impaired vision 6)Ringing in the ears Loss of hearing 7)Dizziness and loss of balance 8)Hepatitis/Anorexia /Nausea /vomiting /Jaundice"
Side effects are very common due to TB medicines. If you have major side effects then we suggest you to please consult with your treating Doctor immediately
Sure Sir, I will be registering a grievance for it and escalate this to the concerned authorities to look into. In the mean time please be in touch with the hospital if the medicines availability is secured.
Please keep away from tobacco & alcohol. Please take balanced nutritious diet regularly (green vegetables. fruits etc.).
"Diet for TB patients starting treatment should include a) Vegetarian Foods: -Cereals (maize, rice, sorghum, millets, etc.); -pulses (peas, beans, lentils, etc.); -oil -sugar -Salt -dried skimmed milk. b)Non-Vegetarian Foods -Animal products (canned fish, beef and cheese, dried fish); "
"Currently under NTEP programme a single strip with all the medicines in it is given to Patients and number of tablets per day are prescribed as per their weight. The medicine of TB are 1) Isoniazid 2) Rifampicin 3) Pyrazinamide 4) Ethambutol"
"Transport support for TB patients in notified tribal areas Beneficiary: All Notified TB patients from notified Tribal areas Objective: To provide financial support as transport allowance for TB patients belonging to notified tribal areas (in addition to the nutritional support provided under NPY) Benefit amount: Rs. 750 as one-time payment at the time of notification"
"Incentive for Private Sector Providers and Informants Beneficiary: Private providers ( Private Paractitioner, Hospital, Laboratory and chemist) who notify TB patients to NTEP on Nikshay Objective: To provide financial incentive for notification and subsequent follow-up until completion of treatment of TB patients who are diagnosed/ treated be the private provider Incentive amount: Rs. 500 as a one-time payment on notification Rs. 500 to Private Practitioner or Hospital for updating the patient’s treatment outcome"
"Treatment Supporter’s honorarium Beneficiary: Community treatment supporter who supports patients during treatment, leading to a successful outcome (cured or treatment completed) Objective: To provide honorarium to the treatment supporters for supporting TB patients Incentive amount: Rs. 1000 as a one-time payment on the update of outcome for DSTB patients Rs. 2000 on completion of intensive phase (IP) and Rs. 3000 on completion of continuation phase (CP) of treatment for Drug-Resistant TB patients"
"TB Aarogya Sathi App is for Citizens as well as Patients registered under Nikshay Informative Content available for all Citizens using the App (no login required to access this content) 1) Information on TB 2) Symptoms of TB 3) Side Effects of TB 4) Health Facility Search 5) BMI Assessment 6) Nikshay Sampark Helpline 7) Motivational Videos 8) Nutritional Advice Patients registered under Nikshay get access to additional information (after login) 1) Adherence Details 2) Treatment Progress Details 3) DBT Details"
TB Aarogya Sathi App can be downloaded from Google Play Store. The patients can login using his Nikshay ID.
Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is a state of persistent immune response to stimulation by Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens with no evidence of clinically manifest TB disease. There is no gold standard test for direct identification of M. tuberculosis infection in humans. Most infected people have no signs or symptoms of TB but are at risk for active TB disease.
Tobacco smoke contains toxic chemicals which cause disturbances in the bronchial surface of the lung. It also weakens the immunity of the patient to fight with the TB bacteria. Hence tobacco products should be avoided during TB treatment.
Does the definition of close contacts include both household contacts as well as workplace contacts?
A. Liver is the most important organ in the body with the wide range of functions.
Liver is important because • It fights infections and illnesses • It regulates blood sugar • It removes toxic substances from the body. • It controls cholesterol levels • It helps in the blood clotting • It releases bile that helps in digestion.
Hepatitis is swelling/inflammation of the liver when its function can be affected.
Hepatitis has been derived from the Greek word "Hepat" meaning liver and "itis" meaning inflammation.
Infective agents, heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can all cause hepatitis.
Do's • Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise regularly and have an active lifestyle • Have a balanced and healthy diet: Less sugar and more of protein and fiber • Have safe food and drinking water • Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B Don'ts • Excess of Alcohol • Unsafe injections • Tattooing in unregulated settings • Unprotected sex or sex with multiple partners • Use of illicit drugs, such as, marijuana/hashish, cocaine (includes Crack), Heroin, etc
Infections leading to inflammation of liver most commonly due to Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E viruses.
• Hepatitis A: Infection of Hepatitis A virus. Transmission by Fecal oral Route by ingestion of contaminated water and food. • Hepatitis B: Infection of Hepatitis B virus. Transmission from infected mother to child, by sexual contact, infected needles and transfusion of infected blood/ blood products. • Hepatitis C: Infection of Hepatitis C virus. Transmission by infected needles, sexual contact and transfusion of infected blood/ blood products. • Hepatitis D: Infection of Hepatitis D virus which can infect only those persons who have Hepatitis B infection. • Hepatitis E: Infection of Hepatitis E virus. Transmission by Fecal oral Route by ingestion of contaminated water and food.
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B can range from an acute infection to a mild illness lasting a few weeks often leading to serious, lifelong complications.

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