Teachers of the UNESCO chair for Sustainable Development Bergeneva N.S., Kaldybaeva S.T., Zholdasbek A.E. held an event for students and teachers on the topic "Tuberculosis prevention!" in dormitory No. 4.

The symptoms, precautions and prevention of tuberculosis were explained to the students. Below we provide up-to-date information about the disease.

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that most often affects the lungs and is caused by a certain type of bacteria. It spreads through the air when infected people cough, sneeze or expectorate.

Tuberculosis is preventable and curable.

Infected people who have not (yet) contracted TB cannot transmit it. TB is usually treated with antibiotics and, if left untreated, can be fatal.

Prevention

To prevent tuberculosis infection and its spread, the following actions must be performed.

• If you experience symptoms such as a prolonged cough, fever, and unexplained weight loss, seek medical help, as treating tuberculosis at an early stage can help stop the spread of the disease and increase your chances of recovery.

• Get tested for TB infection if you are at increased risk, for example, if you have HIV infection or you come into contact with people with TB at home or at work.

• If you are prescribed treatment to prevent TB, complete the entire course.

• If you have TB, follow the rules of hygiene when coughing, including avoiding contact with other people and wearing a mask, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and properly dispose of sputum and used wipes.

Special measures, such as the use of respirators and ventilation, are essential to control the spread of infection in medical and other institutions.