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That Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease
that can be cured with the correct treatment.
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It can easily be
passed from one person to another.
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That TB is caused by a germ.
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That an unidentified case of TB or a patient not taking regular
treatment spreads infection of TB to others.
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That the TB germs in a patient who does not take regular
treatment, become stronger and even more dangerous to the patient
and those around the patient.
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That all infected persons would not necessarily contract the
disease – this depends on your bodily resistance to germs.
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That an infected person spreads TB germs by coughing, sneezing or
spitting carelessly. These germs spread in the air and can be
breathed into the lungs of a healthy person who may then develop TB
sores in the lungs.
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That TB can also affect other parts of the body when they are
carried from the lungs in the bloodstream.
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That a person on regular, supervised treatment does not spread
germs.
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That TB is 100% curable.
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That treatment of TB does not stop you from pursuing your daily
activities.
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That you do not have to go into hospital for the treatment.
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That treatment is free.