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1 1min give INTRODUCTION
Introduction self Self : Parth Parmar
and tuberculosis Topic : tuberculosis treatment and its prevention
 Tuberculosis is one of the commonest diseases
of the world. It can affect anyone irrespective of
age, sex or social Status. This causes a lot of
suffering to the patients, family and the
community. It is necessary that everybody
should have adequate knowledge regarding
certain factors about the disease like its cause,
spread, detection, treatment and prevention.
2 2 min define Meaning
tuberculosis  Tuberculosis is a disease caused by a bacterium
called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria
usually attack the lungs, but tuberculosis
bacteria can attack any part of the body such as
the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated
properly, tuberculosis disease can be fatal.
Tuberculosis is one of the most prominent
mycobacterium diseases known to humankind.
 It is an ancient disease.

 TB spread from person to person by airborne

transmission. Infected person release droplet
nuclei through.
 TB is not only a problem for the person
suffering from it or their families but a public
health problem of the entire world.
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Introduces myself
& topic.
Explain the What is tuberculosis?
definition of
tuberculosis and
make them
understand.

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3 1 min Identify the Causes of tuberculosis
causes of  Tuberculosis is caused by germ called
Tuberculosis Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This is a very
small organism which cannot be seen by naked
eyes, but can be seen under microscope.
4 2min List down the Predisposing factors
Predisposing  The Major factors which predispose us to
Factors of Tuberculosis infection are
tuberculosis 1.Poverty
2.Malnutrition
 3.Smoking
4.Ignorance
5.Direct contact with an infected person
6.Over crowding
7.HIV

5 3min Identifies the Body Part where Tuberculosis can affect

parts of the  Tuberculosis most commonly affect lungs but
body Where still it can occur in other parts of body like
tuberculosis - Bones
can occur - Brain
- Stomach
- Skin
- Lymph nodes
- Kidneys
- Reproductive organs.

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Explain Orally and Which are the causes of
make them tuberculosis?
understand.
Explain with the Which are the
help of power predisposing factors of
point presentation. tuberculosis?

Showing power Which body parts are

point presentation affected by
and tuberculosis?
Discusses With
the group.

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6 3 min Enumerates the Symptoms of tuberculosis
symptoms of  Chronic cough with blood in sputum
tuberculosis.  Evening fever and sweating
 Loss of appetite
 Loss of Weight
 general weakness
 Chest pain
 Shortness of breath
 Feeling tired all the time
 A cough that lasts more than 3 weeks
 Night swats
7 6 min List down the Detection of tuberculosis
methods of There are many methods to detect the
detection of presence of tuberculosis infection. The important
tuberculosis ones commonly done are
1. Sputum examination.
This is the most reliable method for
detection of tuberculosis The early morning sputum
is collected in a clean closed container and sent for
examination for three consecutive days.
2. X-ray of the chest.
To find patches or cavities.
3.Blood tests
Blood tests used to confirm or rule out latent
or active tuberculosis. These tests use sophisticated
technology to measure your immune system's
reaction to TB bacteria.

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Explain Orally and What are the symptoms
make them of tuberculosis?
understand

Explain with help Which are the methods

of leaflet to detect the
tuberculosis?
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4.fluid examination
Collect the fluid from infected part of body
and investigate the fluid Ex.in pulmonary
tuberculosis fluid collected from the lounges (pleural
effusion).
8 7 min Explains the Prevention and Spread of tuberculosis
prevention of Spread of Tuberculosis is an air borne
spread disease. When an infected patient coughs, sneezes,
Tuberculosis talks or spits, Tuberculosis germs are expelled into
the atmosphere. When this air is inhaled by a healthy
person, tuberculosis Germs get into the lungs and
if the body resistance is poor, the disease
occurs.
Prevention of spread of tuberculosis.
The near occurrence of tuberculosis can be
prevented by vaccinating the child with BCG
vaccine. The ideal time of BCG Vaccination is
during the first month of life.
The spread of tuberculosis can be prevented
by early detection and treatment. The other measures
to be adopted to prevent the spread of tuberculosis
are….
1. Always cover your mouth while coughing or
sneezing.
2. Isolate the patient for the first 2-4 weeks.
3. Avoid close contact.
4. Collect the sputum into a closed bottle containing
disinfectant solution.
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Explain with the How we can prevent

help of pamphlet tuberculosis?
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5. Dispose the sputum safely by burning or boiling.
6. Contact examination of all family members.
7. Early reporting of any symptoms.
9 10 min Discuss about Treatment of tuberculosis and its side effects.
the treatment Tuberculosis is completely curable if treated
of tuberculosis promptly in the early stage. There are two types of
and its side drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
effects. 1.Bactericidal drugs
(Drugs that kill the germs).
2. Bacteriostatic drugs
(Drugs that control the growth of germs).
Examples of bactericidal drugs are Rifampicin,
isoniazid, streptomycin, pyrazinamide.
Examples of bactericidal drugs are ethambutol and
thioacetazone.
Treatment is available free of cost at all
government hospitals, Primary healthcenters and
District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC).
DOTS
Directly Observed Therapy Short course is a
program to help cure TB. A DOTS Lay Worker
meets with clients to help with TB medication, and
provide support and education. DOTS by definition
means watching clients swallow each dose of anti-
TB medication. Direct observation ensures treatment
for entire course
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Discusses With Which are the drugs

the group. used in treatment of
tuberculosis?
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With the right drugs, in the right doses, at the right
intervals. DOTS- PLUS was started and achieving
goal elimination TB till 2025 by Indian government.
INTENSIVE PHASE (6-9 months)-Under direct
supervision of a health worker or trained person.
CONTINUATION PHASE (18 months)- a multi
blister combipack with drugs for 1 week is given of
which the first dose is taken under supervision
1.FIRST LINE DRUG
 ISONIAZID.
 RIFAMPICIN.
 PYRAZINAMIDE.
 ETHAMBUTOL.
 STREPTOMYCIN.
2.SECOND LINE
 THIOACETAZONE.
 ETHIONAMIDE.
 CYCLOSERINE.
 KANAMYCIN.
 CAPREOMYCIN.
 AMIKACIN.
3.NEWER DRUGS
 CIPROFLOXACIN
 OFLOXACIN
 CLARITHROMYCIN
 AZITHROMYCIN

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 The Commons side effects of tuberculosis drugs
are….
 Nausea.
 Vomiting.
 Upset stomach.
 Stomach pain.
 Heartburn.
 Diarrhea.
 Muscle or joint pain.
 Headache.
 Rash or itching.
 Drowsiness.
 Dizziness.
 Ringing in your ears.
 Numbness.
 Tingling in your legs.
 Orange or red colored urine.
 Yellowish discoloration of skin and eyes.
 Blurred vision.
10 10 min Point out the Facts to be remembered regarding treatment of
facts to be tuberculosis.
remembered - Take full course of treatment regularly.
regarding - Stay in the hospital is not compulsory, it can be
tuberculosis. treated at home.
- Continue the treatment unit doctor advises Consult
doctor if any side effects arise.
- -If not treated in time and if the treatment is
- Irregular, can lead to complications like…

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Power point Which are the facts

presentation and remembered regarding
discussion about treatment of
facts to be tuberculosis?
remembered
regarding
tuberculosis.
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 Blood stained sputum.
 Increased weight loss.
 Resistance to anti TB drugs.
 Spread of tuberculosis to other organs.
 Cavity formation in the lungs.
 Susceptibility to other infections and death.
Facts to be remembered regarding tuberculosis
-It is accruable disease.
-Seek medical help as early as possible.
-Sleep in a separate in well ventilated room.
-Use Towel/had kerchief while coughing or
sneezing wash it with soap, boil and dry in sun light.
-Collect sputum in a closed container.
-Dispose sputum properly (burn or boil it).
-Do not spit around the places.
-It is not necessary to isolate the client completely.
-Continue with your daily activities.
-Defaulting in treatment is much harmful than not
being on treatment.
-Take drugs regularly without missing even for a
day until the doctor advises.
-Regular check-up is very important for complete
cure.
-Report any side effects of drugs.
-Eat protein rich diet.
-Avoid smoking and drinking.
-Immunize your children with BCG and other
vaccines.
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INFORMATION
Name of teacher : Mr Parthkumar Parmar

Name of the subject : community health nursing ii

Name of the topic : Tuberculosis treatment and its preventions.

Type of the Class : Lecture cum discussion

Size of the Class : 80

Type of Teaching : Lecture cum discussion

Media of A.V aids : Power point presentation, pamphlet, leaflet.

Venue : Selected rural areas of Ahmedabad city.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE
After the completion of lecture regarding tuberculosis treatment and its
prevention, the participants will acquire the complete basic knowledge about tuberculosis
treatment and its prevention .so that they can be aware about tuberculosis.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
After the completion of my lecture the students will be able to….
1. Give Introduction of tuberculosis
2. define tuberculosis
3. Identify the causes of Tuberculosis
4. List down the Predisposing Factors of tuberculosis
5. Identifies the parts of the body where tuberculosis can occur
6. Enumerates the symptoms of tuberculosis.
7. List down the methods of detection of tuberculosis
8. Explains the prevention of spread Tuberculosis
9. Discuss about the treatment of tuberculosis and its side effects.
10. Point out the facts to be remembered regarding tuberculosis.