{"id":2195,"date":"2022-03-15T09:59:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T09:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2195"},"modified":"2025-03-17T13:04:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T13:04:13","slug":"spotlight-on-tuberculosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/spotlight-on-tuberculosis\/","title":{"rendered":"A spotlight on Tuberculosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>24th March is World TB Day \u2013 an occasion specifically created to help increase understanding of tuberculosis (TB) and the devastating health, social and economic consequences of this disease that are still being seen around the globe. Each year, World TB Day encourages people to spread information, donate funds and better understand the disease, so that as a global community we can all take a step forward in putting an end to the TB epidemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is TB?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection. Pulmonary TB, which affects the lungs, is the most contagious strain of the disease, but there are other strains that can affect people\u2019s bloodstream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a form of the disease known as latent TB. This causes no overt symptoms but can progress to either of the other two types of TB without warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-1.png\" alt=\"Mycobacterium tuberculosis inside the body artist's impression\" class=\"wp-image-2202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-1.png 900w, https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-1-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A global issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020 alone, tuberculosis is estimated to have killed over 1.5 million people. It is also thought that at least 10 million new cases of the disease were recorded during this timeframe, with leading countries suffering from the disease including India, China, Indonesia and the Philippines.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/tuberculosis\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that\u2019s not to mean that TB doesn\u2019t still present a threat in the UK. Over the last 20 years, TB has been making a steady resurgence. Now, there are about 7,000 new cases of the disease here every year.<sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk\/EasysiteWeb\/getresource.axd?AssetID=828#:~:text=Over%20the%20last%2020%20years,every%2010%2C000%20of%20the%20population\">3<\/a><\/sup> The Coronavirus pandemic has also led to a greater resurgence of the disease across the globe. Through lack of resources and lockdowns preventing diagnosis, TB cases have risen significantly in the past two years.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/news\/china\/science\/article\/3098820\/world-grapples-covid-19-pandemic-tuberculosis-having-resurgence\">4<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms, spread and treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main symptom of TB is a persistent cough that doesn\u2019t improve within three weeks. This cough may bring up phlegm or blood. Weight loss, high temperature and night sweats are other symptoms. Some people may experience a loss of appetite and swellings in the neck.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tuberculosis-tb\/#:~:text=Tuberculosis%20(TB)%20is%20a%20bacterial,glands%2C%20bones%20and%20nervous%20system\">5<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TB is spread through the air from person to person. When someone with the disease coughs, speaks or sings, respiratory droplets containing TB bacteria are expelled into the air. If someone breathes these in, they are then at risk of becoming infected.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tb\/causes\/\">6<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the body\u2019s natural immune system will kill TB bacteria. When a case is confirmed, treatment involves a six-month course of antibiotics. Some strains of TB are immune to certain antibiotics, meaning excess treatment with more medications may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK, the BCG vaccination is offered to babies and children and adults under the age of 35 who are at risk of catching TB.<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tuberculosis-tb\/#:~:text=Tuberculosis%20(TB)%20is%20a%20bacterial,glands%2C%20bones%20and%20nervous%20system\">7<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-2.png\" alt=\"BCG vaccination against tuberculosis \" class=\"wp-image-2204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-2.png 900w, https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Large-Blog-Image-2-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The BCG vaccination is offered to UK children and adults under the age of 35 at risk<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tuberculosis-tb\/#:~:text=Tuberculosis%20(TB)%20is%20a%20bacterial,glands%2C%20bones%20and%20nervous%20system\">7<\/a><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help spread the word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With World TB Day just around the corner, now is an excellent time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/tuberculosis\">brush up on your knowledge<\/a> and better understand how TB is spread and what impact it can have on people\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Initial Medical Waste&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial Medical set the standard in healthcare and infectious waste management in the UK, providing a reliable, effective and fully compliant service built around customer needs and delivered by our highly trained local teams.&nbsp; We are ISO 9001:2015 accredited, with technology fully integrated into our operations, providing full traceability of service delivery, electronic waste documentation and the best customer experience possible. We also offer innovative healthcare waste management services and infection control products, to help break the chain of transmission and prevent cross contamination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To find out more, visit our&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/medical\/\">Initial Medical website<\/a><strong>&nbsp;today.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br><sup>2<\/sup> World Health Organization. Tuberculosis \u2013 Key Facts. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/tuberculosis\">https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/tuberculosis<\/a> [Last accessed February 22].<br><sup>3<\/sup> NHS. Tuberculosis Fact Sheet. Link:<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk\/EasysiteWeb\/getresource.axd?AssetID=828#:~:text=Over%20the%20last%2020%20years,every%2010%2C000%20of%20the%20population\">http:\/\/www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk\/EasysiteWeb\/getresource.axd?AssetID=828#:~:text=Over%20the%20last%2020%20years,every%2010%2C000%20of%20the%20population<\/a>. [Last accessed February 22].<br><sup>4<\/sup> South China Morning Post. As world grapples with coronavirus pandemic, tuberculosis is having a resurgence. Link:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/news\/china\/science\/article\/3098820\/world-grapples-covid-19-pandemic-tuberculosis-having-resurgence\">https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/news\/china\/science\/article\/3098820\/world-grapples-covid-19-pandemic-tuberculosis-having-resurgence<\/a> [Last accessed February 22].<br><sup>5<\/sup> NHS. Tuberculosis Overview. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tuberculosis-tb\/#:~:text=Tuberculosis%20(TB)%20is%20a%20bacterial,glands%2C%20bones%20and%20nervous%20system\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tuberculosis-tb\/#:~:text=Tuberculosis%20(TB)%20is%20a%20bacterial,glands%2C%20bones%20and%20nervous%20system<\/a>. [Last accessed February 22].<br><sup>6<\/sup> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How TB Spreads. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tb\/causes\/\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tb\/causes\/<\/a><br><sup>7 <\/sup>NHS. Tuberculosis Overview. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tuberculosis-tb\/#:~:text=Tuberculosis%20(TB)%20is%20a%20bacterial,glands%2C%20bones%20and%20nervous%20system\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tuberculosis-tb\/#:~:text=Tuberculosis%20(TB)%20is%20a%20bacterial,glands%2C%20bones%20and%20nervous%20system<\/a>. 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