Anil Singh Anil Singh Asked 9 months ago

What causes tb in humans?

My neighbor's brother was recently diagnosed with TB, and everyone in our building is a bit worried now. We want to be careful. What usually causes TB in humans?

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Saurabh Shukla Saurabh Shukla Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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TB is caused by a stubborn bacteria that spreads through the air when someone coughs—basically, it's the ultimate unwanted party crasher. But don't worry, it is not some mysterious curse and is completely curable with standard medicines. Just keep away from coughing people and see a doc if you have a bad cough!

Meghna Roy Meghna Roy Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

TB is caused by a bacterial infection that usually spreads through prolonged contact with someone who has active lung TB. My college roommate had it, and she got completely cured after taking her daily meds regularly. It's very common, so just consult a doctor if you have a persistent cough.

Ayesha Khan Ayesha Khan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I read that TB is caused by bacteria in the air, which sounds a bit scary. Does this mean anyone who coughs near us can give us TB, or does it only happen if our immunity is very weak? If someone has a prolonged cough, should they get tested immediately?

Vikram Jeet Singh Vikram Jeet Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Please do not believe any online articles claiming garlic or herbal juices can cure TB. TB is a serious bacterial infection that requires strict, long-term antibiotic treatment prescribed by a certified doctor. Any delay or self-treatment can make it drug-resistant and highly dangerous.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

TB is caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which mainly attacks the lungs but can affect other parts too. If you or anyone has a cough lasting more than two weeks, night sweats, or weight loss, please get a sputum test and chest X-ray done under a doctor's guidance.

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Rajesh Kulkarni Rajesh Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. If you need testing, don't worry about high costs; government hospitals and DOTS centers across India diagnose and provide TB medications absolutely free of cost. Always consult a government doctor to manage the treatment plan affordably.

Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

TB is a bacterial disease that affects the lungs and body. While having healthy food like turmeric milk and fresh fruits can help keep your immunity strong, you must take proper medical treatment from a doctor. Home remedies alone cannot fight TB bacteria.

Deepa Nair Deepa Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I panicked like crazy when my brother was diagnosed with TB, thinking it was a life-threatening emergency. The doctor reassured us that it's just a bacterial infection that is very common in India and fully treatable with a regular course of antibiotics. He recovered perfectly in 6 months.

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