Identifying Symptoms And Signs Of TB

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease spread by airborne bacteria found in sputum. It is extremely prevalent in South Africa — an estimated 80% of the population has latent TB. Though pulmonary TB is the most common and contagious form of active TB, the disease can also occur in almost any other part of the…

Dealing With TB In The Workplace

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death in South Africa, and has led to over 60 000 deaths notified in the country in 2010. Since TB bacteria are spread via droplets, workplaces can be the perfect settings for people to become infected. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) is one of the most effective…