Tuberculosis and related queries
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is TB contagious?
Once effective treatment is initiated pt wont be contagious after 2 weeks
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Is lemon good for TB patient?
Yes, vit C ,A and E are good for TB
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
How is TB prevented?
BCG Vaccination (new born to yr ), hygenic practices like covering mouth while coughing and sneezing. Early diagnosis and treatment of TB infectious cases to stop transmission .
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
How did Ebola start?
Based on nature of virus , it is belived tha virus is animal borne . The outbreak was traced back to a 2 year child infected in guinea in dec 2013
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Which food is good for TB patients?
Foods like banana, cereal porridge, peanut chikki, wheat and ragi are quite beneficial for TB patients.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Is there a vaccine for Ebola?
Ervebo, the first FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of Ebola virus disease (EVD), caused by Zaire ebolavirus in individuals 18 years of age and older.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Which vaccine is given at birth?
BCG, OPV(0), Hep B Birth dose (To be given at the place of delivery)
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
