Is tuberculosis can be compleately cured?

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In summary: Membrane layers? proteins?TB is caused by a bacterium, not a virus. The bacteria is in a dormant state and most antibiotics don't penetrate the bacteria well. This is why TB patients often have a high rate of resistance to antibiotics.
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if a man is attcked with tuberoculosi. is that deasease can be compleately curable. kindly answer please
 
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everything can be cured.. its simply a matter of funding, time, and ingenuity. the catalyst being luck
 
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TB can be cured with antibiotics in most cases. There are rare but an increasing number of cases where TB is becoming resistant to common antibiotics. I think in these cases doctors are usually still able to find something that works. Survivability of TB is usually very high persuming the patient is receiving proper medical treatment.

May I ask why you ask?
 
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TB is treatable, but the treatment regimen requires the patient to take a course of antibiotics for about 6-9 months. The problem is that the drugs usually make patients feel like crap, so a lot of people (particularly those who are asymptomatic) stop taking their meds or take them irregularly, which promotes the development of drug resistant strains.
 
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Does not TB resurge though? I thought that was common for those on medication for it.

ANd what is the structure of TB, does it use RNA or DNA, and Single stranded or double stranded? Membrane layers? proteins?
 
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AMF8 said:
Does not TB resurge though? I thought that was common for those on medication for it.

ANd what is the structure of TB, does it use RNA or DNA, and Single stranded or double stranded? Membrane layers? proteins?

TB is cause by a bacteria not by a viruse. Also, you do not use antibiotics to treat viral disease.

TB can be cured but some of the lession may be permanent.

TB can resurge if the antibiotics treatement is not efficient and/or, as imabug point it out, the patient does not follow the treatment. In tubercule, the bacteria is in a semi-dormant state and antibiotics does not diffuse well inside the tubercules. Becasue of this, the bacteria has a natural resistance the antibiotics treatment.

A person can also be reinfected with TB. The immunity towards TB is often incomplete.
 
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oops didnt catch that it was a bacteria
 

1. What is tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body such as the brain, spine, and kidneys.

2. How is tuberculosis spread?

TB is spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. People nearby can inhale the bacteria and become infected. It is important to note that TB is not spread through casual contact, such as shaking hands or sharing food or drinks.

3. Can tuberculosis be completely cured?

Yes, tuberculosis can be completely cured with the right treatment. It is important for patients to take all of their medications as prescribed and to follow the recommended treatment plan. Treatment usually involves a combination of several antibiotics and can take anywhere from 6 to 9 months to complete.

4. What are the symptoms of tuberculosis?

The most common symptoms of TB include a persistent cough lasting more than 3 weeks, chest pain, coughing up blood, fatigue, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. However, symptoms can vary depending on which part of the body is affected.

5. How can tuberculosis be prevented?

TB can be prevented by getting vaccinated with the BCG vaccine, avoiding close contact with people who have active TB, and maintaining good hygiene practices such as covering your mouth when coughing and washing your hands regularly. It is also important to get tested for TB if you have been in close contact with someone who has the disease or if you are experiencing symptoms.

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