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Is TB Genetic?

firstly,i would like to say you thanks very much!to come to my point, my family is suffering of TB, Already 5 of my family are deceased of it and still transferring to the rest of us.Even they go to hospitals the medicine is for nothing,no one can safe his life.now i need you to answer me the following questions,
*Is TB genocide?that can be transfered from generation to generation?
*If it became chronic how it can be treated?
*how we can continue our life?
*what do you conclude about the life of the family,if you know any organizations that can help the family in re-establishing its life?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your concern for your family unfortunately suffering from TB.

It is not a genetic disease.
It is not the type of genocide, but a contagious diseases which spreads by airborne droplets (coughing or sneezing) from an infected person.
It is a chronic disease treated with antibiotics which are given for 6-9 months depending upon the severity.
Since, if used properly these antibiotics are very effective with almost eradication of the germs responsible for it.
You must contact the local public health (preventive medicine) department for the treatment and prevention (those who are not infected).

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Is TB Genetic?

Hi Thanks for your query. I appreciate your concern for your family unfortunately suffering from TB. It is not a genetic disease. It is not the type of genocide, but a contagious diseases which spreads by airborne droplets (coughing or sneezing) from an infected person. It is a chronic disease treated with antibiotics which are given for 6-9 months depending upon the severity. Since, if used properly these antibiotics are very effective with almost eradication of the germs responsible for it. You must contact the local public health (preventive medicine) department for the treatment and prevention (those who are not infected). Hope this answers your query.