Lutsk ongoing monthly TB
Now in Lutsk. Is a monthly TB. The event is held on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day (24 March) and in order to preserve the health of Lutsk in terms of the threat of incurable and life-threatening diseases. According to the WHO Ojopublic health in the world every year fixed 9 million new TB patients. Half a million die from this disease. Ukraine is no exception and is among the 27 countries of the world where common form of the disease unresponsive to major anti-TB drugs. Every year we registered 38 thousand new cases and 11,000 people die inid this dangerous disease. Most suffer from tuberculosis in the eastern regions of the country, state doctors. The situation in Lutsk somewhat better than in the whole country, but that is no reason to calm down. Overall last year incidence is 63.9 per 100 thousand. Population. The largest risk group in terms of tuberculosis - the poorest versionstvy population of HIV-positive children and women, migrants, refugees, immigrants, drug addicts. Statistics show that among those who fell ill with tuberculosis, 50% were heavy smokers, 30% - drinks and 3% - 5% and addicts - prisoners. Initiated by the World Health Organization adopted a new strategy to combat the disease nand tuberculosis, which provides for the reduction by 2035 of the epidemic in the world. Note. Tuberculosis - an infectious disease. The causative agent is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Koch bacillus coli or). Tubercle bacillus is very resistant to the environment: the agent in river water stored up to 5 months in the soil - 1-2 years, wooPersonally dust - up to 10 days in areas with diffused light - more than 1 month, pastures - up to 1 year. It is well withstand heating to 85 C and cooling to 200 C at - 20 C tubercle bacillus can survive for 7 years. UV rays kill it in 2-3 minutes. Symptoms of TB include: coughing, often drys, that lasts more than 2-3 weeks, coughing up blood (for blood in the sputum produced during cough), fever without obvious reasons more than 5-7 days, breathlessness, sudden weight loss, deterioration or loss of appetite, constant weakness, fatigue and sweating, especially at night. If you have these symptoms, immediately Contact youritsya doctor. Immediately assign the visit without referring to urgent cases, lack of time, etc., because tuberculosis can be cured, most importantly - apply just right. effective drugs became available that promote rapid recovery and cure almost all patients. Treatment should last at least 6 months. Particular danger to others EstatesNumber of open form of tuberculosis. The sooner the patient starts treatment in hospital, the more successful it will be, with less risk of infection of family members and others. This is the main principle of curbing tuberculosis. TB prevention First of all - it is early identification of patients. To this end, in children and adolescents under 18 Rocks Mantoux test is conducted and persons 15 years and over - x-ray at least 1 time in two years. In modern conditions common method of detection is tuberculosis sputum microbiological study. Of great importance is vaccination against tuberculosis. Among vaccinated children reduces the incidence of 4 - 10 times, and Deathness - almost 7 times. They tuberculosis, and if there is, occurs much easier. Significant role in the prevention of tuberculosis among healthy individuals, particularly among children and adolescents, chemoprophylaxis plays - use of anti-TB drugs. They are appointed in the case of a positive Mantoux test, and in contact with the patient. In order to preventinfection through food, do not buy dairy and meat products, eggs at random people. And most importantly - you need to give up bad habits - smoking, alcohol and drugs. Remember, a healthy lifestyle, compliance with hygiene, hardening of the body, nutrition and care of strengthening immunetheta, will ensure health. Health Department of the City Council (727 751, 724 653) This was reported in Lutsk City CouncilSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/