2024-03-24 16:10:21
He World Tuberculosis Day is commemorated every March 24th to raise awareness about this disease. Although something very interesting is that the choice of the date was not fortuitous. In fact, it was chosen because it represents one of the most important discoveries in the history of modern Medicine.
To begin with, the tuberculosis is listed as the second deadliest infectious disease in the world, just below Covid-19. Regarding its impact, during 2022 it caused 1.3 million deaths globally.
The story behind World Tuberculosis Day
Since 1982, the WHO established the March 24th As the World Tuberculosis Day. The reason is because on that date but in 1882 the Dr. Robert Cook discovered that the bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis was the cause of the disease. Until previously, the microorganism that caused it was not known with certainty.
Tuberculosis in the world, a disease that is impossible to eradicate?
What are the symptoms of tuberculosis?
- Cough that lasts three weeks or more.
- Coughing up blood or mucus.
- Chest pain or pain when breathing or coughing.
- Involuntary weight loss.
- Fatigue.
- Fever.
- Night sweats.
- Shaking chills.
- Loss of appetite.
Can tuberculosis be cured?
The tuberculosis Yes, it is curable as long as it is diagnosed in a timely manner and pharmacological treatment is followed. Ideally, it should start within two months after infection or earlier to achieve good results.
What does medical treatment for tuberculosis consist of?
He treatment is free in public health institutions in Mexico and consists of the daily intake of drugs and medical surveillance for at least four months, to prevent the resurgence of bacteria.
The patient must go to the health center every day to be given the drug against pulmonary tuberculosis, where he or she also undergoes a medical examination. If she is physically unable to move, medical personnel come to her home to provide the medication.
As part of comprehensive care, health professionals also apply tuberculosis bacillus detection testsThose who lived with the patient for at least six hours, with the aim of confirming or ruling out contagion. If the result is positive, they receive treatment.
How is tuberculosis transmitted?
The tuberculosis It is transmitted through the air when the sick person coughs or sneezes and the droplets expelled are inhaled by whoever is nearby. The development of the disease depends on the immune system and environmental conditions.
Regarding the World Tuberculosis Day It is worth mentioning that other forms of transmission can be placental – from the sick mother to the fetus – or through breast milk.
In the world, the tuberculosis It is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease and mainly affects people who live in conditions of poverty, with malnutrition, overcrowding, with inadequate hygiene or who consume steroids as a treatment for another chronic disease.
Many people are unaware that they are infected, so it is important to seek medical attention and get tested, especially if they have a cough with expectoration for two continuous weeks, with no apparent cause.
The world’s deadliest infections: Tuberculosis is no longer the most dangerous
World Tuberculosis Day 2024
This year’s motto is: “Yeah! “We can end tuberculosis!”to convey the message of hope that it is possible to move towards turning the tide of the epidemic through high-level leadership, increased investments, faster adoption of new PAHO/WHO recommendations, with innovations, accelerated action and multi-sector collaboration.
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