2. Introduction
Tuberculosis (TB) is a infectious bacterial disease.
It is a widespread, and in many cases fatal Disease.
It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which
most commonly affects the lungs.
It is transmitted from person to person via droplets
from the throat and lungs of people with the active
respiratory disease.
3. Tuberculosis
Spread Symptoms
Air Cough.
Shortness of breath.
Chest pain.
Fever and night
sweats.
Loss of appetite.
Loss of weight.
Tiredness (fatigue).
6. Risk Factors
Infection with HIV
Diabetes mellitus.
Low body weight.
Silicosis
Over Crowding
Genetics
End-stage kidney disease
Certain cancers &Cancer treatment
Some drugs
Head or neck cancer, leukemia, or Hodgkin's disease.
Malnutrition
7. Tuberculosis
Prevention Control Measures
Use personal respiratory
protective devices.
Avoid exposing yourself to
people with active TB.
Get the BCG vaccination to
prevent TB.
Schedule a TB test if you have
been exposed to someone with
tuberculosis.
Ventilate the room.
Early diagnosis and treatment.
Houses should be
adequately ventilated.
Spend as much time as
possible outdoors.
sleep alone in a separate,
adequately ventilated
room.
Spend as little time as
possible on public
transport.
24. Discussion (Errors & Improvements)
It is better if more people participate in the Survey.
The Survey carried out in 10 days.
If the number of dates increased, the survey may be
more effective.
The concerned area only into few towns in Colombo
District. But, if it is done in Western Province or in
whole Sri Lanka, the results may be much more
accurate.
The number of questions used in the Survey is 10. If
it is increased, there is a chance to know more about
the awareness of the society about Tuberculosis.
25. Conclusion
According to the Survey Carried out, people in those
Areas have Very Good knowledge about the disease
Tuberculosis. So, the awareness programmes carried out
by the Sri Lankan Government & Non-Government
organizations Are Very Successful in those areas.
It is better to use Media like Television, Internet and
Radio to strengthen the awareness programmes.
It’s essential to get Support from Society, Sri Lankan
Government, Non-Government organizations and All
Responsible Parties to Prevent & Eradicate Tuberculosis
(TB) from Whole Sri Lanka.