What is it like having tuberculosis?
Signs and symptoms of active TB include: Coughing for three or more weeks. Coughing up blood or mucus. Chest pain, or pain with breathing or coughing.
What is DOTS in TB?
Directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS, also known as TB-DOTS) is the name given to the tuberculosis (TB) control strategy recommended by the World Health Organization. According to WHO, “The most cost-effective way to stop the spread of TB in communities with a high incidence is by curing it.
Do TB patients get 500 per month?
The objective of the NPY direct benefit transfer scheme is to provide nutritional support to TB patients at the time of notification and subsequently during the course of their treatment. The amount that is paid is Rs. 500 for each month of treatment and up to Rs. 1000 as an advance.
How do the 5 elements of DOTS help in controlling tuberculosis?
It has been described by WHO as “the most important public health breakthrough of the decade in terms of lives saved” The 5 major components of DOTS are i) Political will, ii) High-quality microscopy, iii) Uninterrupted supply of short-course chemotherapy drugs, iv) Directly–observed chemotherapy regimen use, v) …
WHO Stop TB strategy?
d The six components of the Stop TB Strategy are: (i) pursue high-quality DOTS expansion and enhancement; (ii) address TB/HIV, MDR-TB and other special challenges; (iii) contribute to health system strengthening; (iv) engage all care providers; (v) empower people with tuberculosis, and communities; and (vi) enable and …
Is it mandatory to notify TB?
This gazette mandates the clinical establishments (medical practitioners, laboratories and chemists) to notify each and every TB patients to the nodal officer.
What should TB patient eat?
Foods Rich in Vitamin A, C and E Fruits and vegetables like orange, mango, sweet pumpkin and carrots, guava, amla, tomato, nuts and seeds are an excellent source of Vitamin A, C and E. These foods must be included in the daily diet regime of a TB patient.
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