About Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection, commonly affecting lungs. It can cause long-lasting cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
Tuberculosis symptoms
- cough more than 2-3 weeks
- weight loss
- night sweats
- fever
- blood in sputum
Common causes of Tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis spread through air
Tuberculosis treatment options
- Consult a doctor urgently for long cough, blood in sputum, weight loss, night sweats, or TB exposure.
Safe home care for Tuberculosis
- do not delay testing
- complete prescribed treatment
- follow infection control advice
Emergency signs for Tuberculosis
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Tuberculosis
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Tuberculosis.
Lab tests for Tuberculosis
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Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Stool
Protein loss marker in stool.
From Rs. 6,750
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TB Drug Sensitivity
Drug sensitivity testing for tuberculosis bacteria.
From Rs. 14,400
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AFB Culture
Culture test for tuberculosis bacteria.
From Rs. 5,850
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TB Gold Quantiferon
Blood test for tuberculosis infection screening.
From Rs. 7,650
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Sputum AFB
Microscopy test for tuberculosis bacteria.
From Rs. 810
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24 Hour Urine Protein
Measures protein loss in urine.
From Rs. 1,350