Last year a total of 2,623 deaths due to tuberculosis were recorded, signifying a two percent increase of 51 cases compared to 2022, announced Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. — Picture by Yusof Mat IsaPUTRAJAYA, March 24 — Last year a total of 2,623 deaths due to tuberculosis were recorded, signifying a two percent increase of 51 cases compared to 2022, announced Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
“With the availability of curative TB treatments, efforts to detect and initiate early treatment need to be intensified,” he said.Dr Dzulkefly highlighted that TB is an airborne infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs , although other organs such as the brain , spine , lymph nodes , abdomen , can also be infected.
He explained that TB treatment involves a combination of antibiotics taken daily for at least six months, and advised patients to adhere to the treatment schedule and discuss any problems or side effects with their treatment supervisor.
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