synthesis & summary

Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that can be fatal. The body's immune system can usually fight the infection and confine it successfully.

When the immune system is weak, confined tuberculosis bacteria can become active and spread to other parts of the body. This is called active tuberculosis.

Due to the recent milestones in medicine, treatment for active tuberculosis is now available and easily accessible. It is very important for the patient to follow the course of treatment religiously and completely to completely eradicate the bacteria and to prevent the illness from worsening or recurring.

The aforementioned illness can be prevented by practicing good hygiene including good ventilation, isolation of patients and suspected patients, and covering the mouth when coughing. The universal precaution for this is proper handwashing and isolation of infected patients.