{"id":15164,"date":"2025-09-06T15:12:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T15:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbalertindia.org\/newsite\/?page_id=15164"},"modified":"2025-09-20T13:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T13:11:06","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tbalertindia.org\/newsite\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Faq"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15164\" class=\"elementor elementor-15164\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e2c9ac9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e2c9ac9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eaa37d6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7eaa37d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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                 <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p>Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria <em data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"351\">Mycobacterium tuberculosis<\/em>. It primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body such as the brain, kidneys, and spine. TB is curable and preventable with proper treatment.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-9999593\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the symptoms of TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"590\">Common symptoms include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"751\"><li data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"635\"><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"635\">Persistent cough for more than two weeks<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"667\"><p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"667\">Coughing up blood or phlegm<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"703\"><p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"703\">Fever, chills, and night sweats<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"726\"><p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"726\">Sudden weight loss<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"751\"><p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"751\">Fatigue and weakness<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-48129e6\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I know if I have TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"888\">If you experience symptoms, visit a healthcare provider immediately. Diagnosis usually involves:<\/p><ul data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"957\"><li data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"906\"><p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"906\">A chest X-ray<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"932\"><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"932\">Sputum (phlegm) tests<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"957\"><p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"957\">A skin or blood test<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-ef3d307\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat\u2019s the difference between a TB infection and active TB disease?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <ul><li data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1145\"><p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1061\">Latent TB infection<\/strong>: The bacteria live in your body, but you have no symptoms and are not contagious.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1253\"><p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1253\"><strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1169\">Active TB disease<\/strong>: The bacteria are multiplying, causing symptoms, and you can spread TB to others.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-ee41b98\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho is at risk for TB? Do I need to be tested?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1369\">Anyone can get TB, but risks are higher for people with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1562\"><li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1404\"><p data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1404\">Close contact with TB patients<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1450\"><p data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1450\">Weak immune systems (e.g., HIV, diabetes)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1562\"><p data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1562\">Poor nutrition or living in overcrowded settings<br data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\" \/>If you are in a high-risk group, testing is recommended.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-f0c6f24\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is drug-resistant TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p>Drug-resistant TB occurs when the TB bacteria do not respond to standard medicines (like rifampicin and isoniazid). It is more difficult to treat and requires special medication and longer treatment courses.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-4be5e6a\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the treatment options if I test positive for TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p>Standard TB treatment usually lasts <strong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1926\">6 months<\/strong> and involves multiple antibiotics. For drug-resistant TB, treatment may take <strong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2019\">9\u201320 months<\/strong> with stronger medicines. All treatment is provided free of cost under India\u2019s National TB Elimination Programme.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-33ff574 exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"33ff574\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dad7aa6 exad-sticky-section-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-exad-exclusive-accordion\" data-id=\"dad7aa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"exad-exclusive-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    \r\n        <div class=\"exad-accordion-items\">\r\n        \t\r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-98a0078\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title active-default\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow can we prevent the spread of TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <ul><li data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2229\"><p data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2229\">Early diagnosis and completion of treatment<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2283\"><p data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2283\">Covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2318\"><p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2318\">Using masks in high-risk areas<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2373\"><p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2373\">Ensuring proper ventilation at home and workplaces<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2439\"><p data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2439\">Supporting people on treatment to reduce stigma and isolation<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-9999593\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho are \"missing\" people with TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p>\u201cMissing\u201d people with TB are those who are infected but remain undiagnosed or untreated. They are at risk of worsening health and can unknowingly spread TB in their communities.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-48129e6\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the Declaration on Human Rights in TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p>It\u2019s a global commitment that recognizes TB as not just a health issue but a human rights issue. It calls for dignity, non-discrimination, and equal access to TB prevention, care, and treatment for all.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-ef3d307\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow can we combat stigma and empower people affected by TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <ul><li data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3044\"><p data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3044\">Sharing real patient stories and successes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3097\"><p data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3097\">Promoting respectful and non-judgmental language<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3147\"><p data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3147\">Involving TB survivors as community champions<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3207\"><p data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3207\">Educating communities to break myths and misconceptions<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-ee41b98\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do we talk about TB? What language should I use?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3337\">Always use <strong data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3321\">respectful and empowering language<\/strong>. For example:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3453\"><li data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3402\"><p data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3402\">Say <em data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3371\">\u201ca person affected by TB\u201d<\/em> instead of <em data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3399\">\u201ca TB patient\u201d<\/em>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3453\"><p data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3453\">Focus on recovery and hope, not fear or blame.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-f0c6f24\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat kinds of new tools and innovations have we seen for TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3555\">Recent innovations include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3757\"><li data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3610\"><p data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3610\">Faster molecular diagnostic tests (like GeneXpert)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3660\"><p data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3660\">Shorter and more effective treatment regimens<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3710\"><p data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3710\">Digital adherence tools (apps, SMS reminders)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3757\"><p data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3757\">Development of new TB vaccines under trial<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n                <div class=\"exad-accordion-single-item elementor-repeater-item-4be5e6a\">\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-title\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                        <h3 class=\"exad-accordion-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich countries have the highest levels of TB?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"exad-active-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                                                    <span class=\"exad-active-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>                            \r\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"exad-inactive-icon\">\r\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>                                    <\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"exad-accordion-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"exad-accordion-content-wrapper has-image-no image-position-left\">\r\n                            <div class=\"exad-accordion-text\">\r\n                                <div> <p>TB is most common in developing countries. India has the <strong data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3894\">highest TB burden<\/strong> globally, followed by countries like Indonesia, China, Pakistan, and the Philippines.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home What is TB or tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body such as the brain, kidneys, and spine. TB is curable and preventable with proper treatment. 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