The most important thing in the prevention of tuberculosis, and many other diseases, – is the observance of a healthy lifestyle by everyone, including appropriate physical activity, balanced diet, of course, no smoking, etc.. In this important matter, preventive medical examinations with an appropriate examination cannot be ignored., carried out in medical centers at the place of residence of people.

Why modern tuberculosis is even more dangerous, than ever before?

The emergence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in recent years, drug resistant, threatens to set us back a century, while, when mankind did not yet know antibiotics. HIV infection contributes to the spread of tuberculosis at an unprecedented pace.

What each of us needs to know about tuberculosis for personal safety:

Tuberculosis is the oldest infectious disease, known since the Egyptian pyramids. Most often they affect the lungs, but this infection can affect any other organ.

From the source of infection, which is most often a sick person, the causative agent of the disease enters the body by inhalation of "infected" air along with droplets of saliva and sputum, which are thrown out by the sick when talking, coughing, chihanii.

Factors contributing to the development of tuberculosis, weakening the body's defenses: overwork, stress, malnutrition, as well as many chronic diseases.

Historically, tuberculosis has been associated with poor social conditions and was more common among socially disadvantaged strata of society.. But today conditions have changed, and tuberculosis can affect all segments of the population.

Tuberculosis is contagious and very dangerous!

Every person should know the main signs of tuberculosis and measures to prevent it..

The main signs of tuberculosis:

- cough for more than 3 weeks;

- slight increase in body temperature;

- general weakness, fast fatiguability, body weight loss;

- increased sweating.

Prevention measures:

- pay attention to your well-being;

- limit contact with a coughing person;

– advise coughing people to see a doctor in a timely manner and be examined for tuberculosis;

- ventilate the room more often.

Everyone should know, that tuberculosis is a curable disease!