This family case study on a 42 years old man with tuberculosis
highlights the definition of tuberculosis from different authors, the signs and
symptoms, causative agent, incubation period, mode of transmission etc, and the
immediate treatment of the disease. Tuberculosis is an infectious and
contagious disease that can affect all ages; it is better prevented by
vaccination with BCG (Bacilli Calmette Guerine) and early diagnosis and treatment
of an infected person. During the course of study, home visits were made to
find out how the family and the environment settings may affect the patient and
the entire family, the family was Health Educated on how to solve their
identified Health problems. At the end of the study, recommendations were made
to help reduce the prevalence and the incidence rate of disease.
highlights the definition of tuberculosis from different authors, the signs and
symptoms, causative agent, incubation period, mode of transmission etc, and the
immediate treatment of the disease. Tuberculosis is an infectious and
contagious disease that can affect all ages; it is better prevented by
vaccination with BCG (Bacilli Calmette Guerine) and early diagnosis and treatment
of an infected person. During the course of study, home visits were made to
find out how the family and the environment settings may affect the patient and
the entire family, the family was Health Educated on how to solve their
identified Health problems. At the end of the study, recommendations were made
to help reduce the prevalence and the incidence rate of disease.
