{"id":1893,"date":"2024-03-26T06:37:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T06:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/?p=1893"},"modified":"2026-05-08T06:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T06:17:54","slug":"how-tb-transmission-spreads-and-how-to-protect-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/how-tb-transmission-spreads-and-how-to-protect-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuberculosis Transmission: How TB Spreads and How to Protect Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis<\/a>. TB Transmission primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, spine, and brain. It is transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, releasing tiny droplets containing the TB bacteria into the air. When inhaled by another person, these droplets can lead to TB infection.<\/span><\/p>\n

TB can manifest in two forms: latent TB infection and active TB disease. In latent TB infection, the bacteria remain dormant in the body and do not cause symptoms. However, individuals with latent TB infection are at risk of developing active TB disease if the bacteria become active and multiply. Active TB disease presents symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, fatigue, weight loss, and fever, and it can be life-threatening if left untreated.<\/span><\/p>\n

TB remains a significant global health threat, with millions of new cases reported each year, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. However, it is important to note that TB is preventable and treatable with appropriate interventions and measures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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