The most important way to stop spreading TB is to take all your medicines correctly. You need to do a sputum test at various time points of your treatment. This test will show whether the treatment is effective.
You can further lessen the risk of spreading the infection by:
- covering your mouth when you cough. Use of a simple mask by the patient can reduce transmission of the germs.
- staying in a room with good ventilation. TB spreads in closed spaces where air doesn’t move.
Remember, TB is spread through the air. People cannot get infected with TB bacteria through handshakes, sitting on toilet seats, or sharing plates and utensils with someone who has TB.
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