
Post-TB Care and Management in Uganda: What Patients Need to Know
A post-TB patient is someone who has successfully completed treatment for tuberculosis but still experiences respiratory symptoms such as cough, chest pain, or shortness of
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A post-TB patient is someone who has successfully completed treatment for tuberculosis but still experiences respiratory symptoms such as cough, chest pain, or shortness of

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) occurs when TB bacteria continue to grow even in the presence of one or more anti-TB medicines. This makes the infection harder

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection that can affect children of any age, but the risk is highest in those under two years old.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infection caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It usually affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the

A lung abscess is a pocket of pus that forms in the lungs when part of the lung tissue becomes inflamed and damaged. This usually

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that inflames the small air sacs (alveoli). It can affect one or both lungs, making it hard to

Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. It causes severe coughing fits that can make

Croup is an infection that inflames the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, mostly in children under 3 years old. It is usually caused by a virus

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box (larynx), sometimes affecting nearby areas like the throat and windpipe. It often causes hoarseness and a sore

Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a contagious respiratory infection that spreads quickly during epidemics and occasionally pandemics. It can be caused by viruses from
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