What is DOTs Plus?

DOTS-Plus is a comprehensive management strategy under development and testing . DOTS-Plus takes into account specific issues like use of second-line anti-TB drugs that need to be addressed in areas where there is high prevalence of MDR-TB. Thus, DOTS-Plus works as a supplement to the standard DOTS strategy. Learn More

Sign & symptoms of T.B.

- Coughing that lasts three or more weeks
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain, or pain with breathing or coughing Learn More

Take Precaution

- Avoid getting active TB
- Prevent latent TB from becoming active
- A TB vaccine (bacille Calmette-Guerin, or BCG) is used
- Prevent inject illegal drugs
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When to see a doctor ?

See your doctor if you have a fever, unexplained weight loss, night sweats and a persistent cough.TB can be diagnosed by your primary care doctor or by a doctor who specializes in lung diseases (pulmonologist) or by an infectious disease specialist. Learn More

T.B. Symptoms

Fever, chills, and night sweats.
A cough with thick, cloudy, and sometimes bloody mucus from the lungs (sputum) for more than 2 weeks.
Fatigue and weakness.
Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss.
Shortness of breath and chest pain.

Precaution Tips

Avoid getting active TB
Prevent latent TB from becoming active
A TB vaccine (bacille Calmette-Guerin, or BCG) is used in many countries to prevent TB
Prevent inject illegal drugs.
Do not spend long periods of time in stuffy, enclosed rooms with anyone who has active TB until that person has been treated for at least 2 weeks.
Use protective measures, such as face masks, if you work in a facility that cares for people who have untreated TB.

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