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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2018, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 14-16.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-6621.2018.01.005

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Tuberculosis infection——though fiercer than tiger, still can be tamed

Yong FANG,He-ping. XIAO()   

  1. Shanghai Key Laboratory for (Pulmonary) Tuberculosis, Shanghai 200433, China
  • Received:2017-12-11 Online:2018-01-10 Published:2018-03-14

Abstract:

Tuberculosis is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide,even ranking above HIV/AIDS. The incidence is high now. China is ranking third in high TB burden countries in the world. There have been several campus TB outbreaks in China recently. Many TB-affected patients and their households are experiencing catastrophic attacks in bodies, mental and economy. Facing the threat from TB infection, we can contain it through “active prevention and control from functional departments”; “strengthening management of patients”; “stress and supportive systems from government and community” and “legislation to the administration of TB infectious sources”.

Key words: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, Disease outbreaks, Universal precautions, Disease management, Legislation, medical