New Delhi: On World Tuberculosis Day today, the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has reaffirmed the central government’s commitment to make India Tuberculosis-free by 2025.
The Indian Government is also holding a mega event, “Step-Up to End TB- World TB Day Summit” on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Amidst serious efforts by the state and central administration to raise awareness regarding the epidemic, here we have brought to you the first major symptoms of the devastating disease you must not ignore.
What is Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis was the top infectious airborne disease before the Covid-19 pandemic. When a person infected with TB coughs or sneezes, the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis bacteria travels through the air and leads to the further transmission of the deadly infection in others.
The infection can severely damage one’s lungs, lymph glands, belly, spine, joints, and other organs of the body.
Major Symptoms of Tuberculosis
As per the medical experts, the symptoms of the disease can vary from person to person, depending upon where the infection is impacting an individual. However, here are some basic and common early symptoms of the infection that could help you to keep a check on your health.
# Long-lasting cough that persists for more than 2-3 weeks
# Pain in the chest
# Coughing up blood
# Weakness or fatigue
# No appetite
# Chills or fever
# Weight loss
# Sweating at night
For the unversed, World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is commemorated on March 24 each year to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis, and to step up efforts to end the global tuberculosis epidemic.
