HOW TO PREVENT TUBERCULOSIS (TB) [ENVIRONMENT]


TUBERCULOSIS?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacteriumtuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TBspreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or talks.




HOW TO PREVENT TUBERCULOSIS:

  • Take all of your medicines as they’re prescribed, until your doctor takes you off them.
  • Keep all your doctor appointments.
  • Always cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Seal the tissue in a plastic bag, then throw it away.
  • Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.
  • Don’t visit other people and don’t invite them to visit you.
  • Stay home from work, school, or other public places.
  • Use a fan or open windows to move around fresh air.
  • Don’t use public transportation

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