Tuberculosis is also called Koch's Disease. It is a bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Mode of infection includes droplet infection from infected person or food/drink. In which damage of Lung tissue and other organs of body.
- BCG vaccine gives protection against T.B.
- Infected person should be isolated from others.
- When coughing/sneezing, then infected person should keep handker chief before his/her mouth.
- Use of drugs like Isoniazid, streptomycin and Rifampicin to treat tuberculosis.