TB AI Assistant
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Tuberculosis Education Center
Learn about tuberculosis, its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention methods.
What is Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause TB are spread from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes.
TB can be latent (inactive) or active. In latent TB, you have the infection but the bacteria remain in your body in an inactive state and cause no symptoms. Active TB makes you sick and can spread to others.
Symptoms of TB
Severity Indicators
Emergency symptoms: Coughing up blood, severe chest pain, difficulty breathing
Concerning symptoms: Fever lasting >1 week, unintentional weight loss >5% body weight
Mild symptoms: Mild cough <3 weeks, slight fatigue
- Coughing that lasts three or more weeks
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain, or pain with breathing or coughing
- Unintentional weight loss
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Chills
- Loss of appetite
Treatment Options
TB is treated with antibiotics for 6 to 9 months. The exact drugs and length of treatment depend on your age, overall health, possible drug resistance, and whether the TB is latent or active.
Standard First-Line Treatment (Drug-Sensitive TB)
Initial phase (2 months): Isoniazid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol
Continuation phase (4 months): Isoniazid, Rifampin
Drug-Resistant TB Treatment
MDR-TB (Multidrug-resistant): 18-24 months with second-line drugs including Bedaquiline, Linezolid
XDR-TB (Extensively drug-resistant): Individualized regimens based on drug susceptibility testing
Medication Tracker
Track your TB medications, set reminders, and monitor your treatment progress.
Symptom Tracker
Record and monitor your TB symptoms over time to share with your healthcare provider.
Symptom History
TB Diagnostic Tools
Interactive tools to help assess TB risk, monitor treatment response, and identify potential complications.
TB Risk Assessment
Evaluate your risk factors for TB infection and progression to active disease.
Treatment Response Monitor
Track your response to TB treatment based on symptoms and test results.
Side Effect Evaluator
Assess medication side effects and get management recommendations.
Drug Resistance Indicator
Identify potential signs of drug-resistant TB based on treatment history.
AI Radiology Scanner for TB
Upload chest X-rays or CT scans for AI-powered analysis of potential tuberculosis findings. This tool helps identify common radiological signs of TB but does not replace professional medical evaluation.
Important: This analysis is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified radiologist for definitive diagnosis.
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Common TB Radiological Findings
The AI scanner looks for these typical TB manifestations in chest imaging:
Primary TB
- Hilar lymphadenopathy
- Lobar consolidation
- Pleural effusion
Post-Primary TB
- Apical/posterior upper lobe lesions
- Cavitation
- Tree-in-bud opacities
Miliary TB
- 1-2mm millet seed nodules
- Diffuse distribution
TB Resources
Helpful links and resources for tuberculosis patients and healthcare professionals.
Patient Resources
Healthcare Professional Resources
Support Groups
- TB People - Global TB community
- We Are HIV - Also includes TB support
- Check with your local health department for area-specific support groups
Mobile Apps
- TB Treatment Tracker - Medication reminder and side effect logging
- WHO TB Guide - Official treatment guidelines
- TB Symptom Diary - Track symptoms and share with your doctor