Hello StemSocial Community! Welcome to my blog. Today, the Pakistani Government has taken action against butchers who were selling meats in their shops in Lahore and sealed their shops. There are reported cases of Tuberculosis near my home. These people claimed that they had taken beef from a butcher and now they have bloody cough. When a team by the Punjab Food Authority examined the samples of meat bought by them. They found active Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in these samples.

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Tuberculosis is a Zoonotic Disease that can spread by eating infected meat.

After hearing these words, I felt safe because I love to take meat from Stalls approved by the Punjab Food Authority. At the same time, I was feeling sad for my neighbors who were purchasing meat from butcher shops, and now they are in trouble.

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What is Tuberculosis?

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TB is an infectious disease that is spread by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. These small bacteria can infect meat, water, and even air. Hence, we need to keep hygienic conditions at home and take preventive measures. It is Zoonotic means it can spread from animal to human and human to animal.

Symptoms

TB signs vary in different people. TB signs depend on the immune system of the affected person. Mostly, we can see,

• Blood during Cough
• Fever
• Chest Pain
• Discomfort

Diagnosis

There are several tests available to diagnose TB.

• Tuberculin Skin Test
• Blood Test
• X- Ray and Sputum Test

These tests are available in medical labs. For betterment, we should rely on Blood tests or ELISA.

Treatment

TB can be treated and eradicated from the infected person if diagnosed early. High doses of Antibiotics are recommended, but we should never ignore what our physician prescribes to us.

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Final Thoughts

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Tuberculosis is deadly when its agent is resistant to antibiotics. Moreover, its spread ratio from infected personss is fast. If there is a TB patient near us, we should keep our distance from it. Moreover, we should avoid using meals or anything from open shops. Our life is most preciou;s henc,e we should buy what is hygienic. After hearing report of 10 TB cases in my Neighbourhood, I'm feeling more alert. I'm happy to follow all instructions given by our family doctor.

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• Tuberculosis by Mayoclinic