Causes, Symptoms, and Methods of Transmission

KOMPAS.com – Tuberculosis (TB or TB) is a disease that can be transmitted through the air when the sufferer coughs, sneezes, or spits.

According to data World Health Organization (WHO), at least 10 million people suffer from tuberculosis and 1.5 million people die from tuberculosis every year.

WHO mentions tuberculosis as the main cause of death for people living with HIV/AIDS and is also a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance.

Reported from Cleveland ClinicTB is a disease caused by bacteria. Bacteria causes of tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis-causing bacteria it can spread through the air and usually infects the lungs or other parts of the body.

Also read: Fighting Drug-Resistant TB with Genomic Sequencing Tests

TB can be transmitted when a person with active TB releases the bacteria through coughing, sneezing, spitting, or even talking. Please note that only people with active TB can transmit this disease.

Many people inhale TB-causing bacteria and able to fight bacteria and stop their growth. These bacteria become inactive and cause latent TB infection.

One of the differences between active TB and latent TB is that latent TB does not cause symptoms, while active TB causes several symptoms. A person can find out whether he has latent TB is to do a blood test.

Collect WebMDHere are the signs and symptoms of active TB to watch out for:

• Cough that lasts for more than three weeks.
• My chest hurts.
• Coughing blood.
• Feeling tired all the time.
• Night sweats appear.
• Chills.
• Fever.
• Loss of appetite.
• Weight loss.

Also read: 8 Ways to Prevent TB Disease from Contagious

If you experience these symptoms, you should immediately see a doctor for a check-up and seek medical attention immediately.

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