Tuberculosis counselling
Service description
Tuberculosis is a contagious disease. It is an infectious disease that often begins with uncharacteristic symptoms (cough, tiredness, slight fever, etc.) and mainly affects the lungs, but can also affect other organs.
In order to prevent the disease from spreading in the body and to prevent other people from becoming infected, it is important to recognise it early and start treatment with medication.
Treatment must be prolonged and consistent, as otherwise the disease may break out again, antibiotics may become ineffective (so-called development of resistance) and infection may lead to further cases of the disease.
The tasks of the tuberculosis counselling service of the districts and independent cities are- Identification and testing of contact persons with tuberculosis patients
- Support and monitoring of outpatient anti-tuberculosis therapy
- u. Possibly carrying out therapy and securing it
- Further follow-up checks after the end of therapy