Fewer TB Cases Recorded by the Indonesian Ministry of Health than the Real Number?

Fewer TB Cases Recorded by the Indonesian Ministry of Health than the Real Number?

In the same statement, the Director of Prevention and Control of Directly Infectious Diseases, the Indonesian Ministry of Health, dr. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, M.Epid, conveyed the government’s commitment. According to him, the government is committed to maintaining the continuity of efforts to eliminate TB and TB RO during the COVID-19 pandemic. To realize the TB … Read more

Don’t just Covid-19, beware of TB which is just as deadly

Don’t just Covid-19, beware of TB which is just as deadly

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The World Health Organization (WHO) recorded as many as 1.4 million people died of tuberculosis or TBC in 2019. Worldwide, this disease is one of the top 10 causes of death and the leading cause of single infectious agent above HIV/AIDS. “Let’s work hand in hand to overcome two diseases whose transmission … Read more

School Age Children are at High Risk for TB

School Age Children are at High Risk for TB

TB transmission can occur when children interact with other people at school. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Acting Director General of Disease Prevention and Control of the Ministry of Health, Maxi Rein Rondonuwu, stated that school-age children are a group at high risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB). Disease TBC caused by infection Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria can … Read more

Is there a Rapid Test for Early Detection of Tuberculosis?

Is there a Rapid Test for Early Detection of Tuberculosis?

Indonesia is in second position after India for the most tuberculosis cases. REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Tuberculosis (TBC) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This disease has a major impact on patients and their families. There are many challenges regarding tackling this disease. One of them is the wrong understanding in society, namely … Read more

Which is More Deadly, TB or Covid-19? Check out the info here!

Which is More Deadly, TB or Covid-19?  Check out the info here!

loading… JAKARTA – The Doctor’s Word Podcast always has cool and interesting and definitely useful information about health that is delivered directly by dr. Nadia Alaydrus, don’t you believe it? This time, dr. Nadia has other very useful health information that you should know. “Between Covid-19 and TB are both dangerous but there is only … Read more

10 Symptoms of Pulmonary TB and Its Causes Page all

10 Symptoms of Pulmonary TB and Its Causes Page all

KOMPAS.com – Tuberculosis or TBC pulmonary is a bacterial infection that attacks the lung organs. This disease is easily transmitted from one patient to the surrounding people, but can be cured with the right treatment. If left untreated, Pulmonary tuberculosis can lead to life-threatening complications of permanent lung damage. Also read: Glandular TB: Symptoms, How … Read more

Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of TB

Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of TB

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Every March 24th is celebrated as Day Tuberculosis (TB / TB) Worldwide. Today the world is reminded of how big the impact of tuberculosis is and is raising awareness to end the global epidemic of this disease. Muhammad Miftahussurur, a specialist in internal medicine at Airlangga University Hospital, said that according … Read more

No less dangerous than Corona, here are 9 ways to prevent transmission of tuberculosis

No less dangerous than Corona, here are 9 ways to prevent transmission of tuberculosis

AROUND LAMPUNG – Long before corona virus spread, there are other diseases of the respiratory tract that have previously been of serious concern to the world. Namely Tuberculosis or commonly abbreviated as TB or TBC. TBC has a number in common with Covid-19. One of them, both can be transmitted through droplets. Therefore, health protocol … Read more