Unveiling Tuberculosis: Understanding a Global Health Challenge

PACE Hospitals Podcast

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs, although it may also damage the kidneys, spine, and brain. TB is notorious for its chronic cough and fever, but let's explore how it spreads and appears closely. In this episode of the tuberculosis podcast, we'll unravel the intricacies of tuberculosis, from causes and symptoms to prevention and therapy.

Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Pradeep Kiran Panchadi - Interventional Pulmonologist and specialist in Bronchoscopy and EBUS, at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, to explore the global impact of tuberculosis, the science behind its transmission and treatment, and the attempts made to eradicate it.

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1. Unveiling Tuberculosis: Understanding a Global Health Challenge (00:00:00)

2. What is Tuberculosis (TB) and how does it affect the human body? (00:00:54)

3. What are the first signs that someone might be developing Tuberculosis? (00:03:29)

4. What are the primary modes of transmission for tuberculosis? (00:05:48)

5. What causes Tuberculosis (TB)? (00:06:47)

6. What are the common symptoms of tuberculosis? (00:07:58)

7. What diagnostic tests are commonly used to detect TB infection? (00:09:58)

8. Can Tuberculosis (TB) be cured permanently? (00:15:01)

9. Is Tuberculosis (TB) a genetic disease? (00:20:16)

10. What are the primary strategies for preventing the transmission of TB in high-risk populations? (00:20:34)