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HIV–TB double trouble: Winning the battle against coinfection in India

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When two deadly infections team up, the result can be devastating. Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) — two of the world’s most serious infectious diseases — form a dangerous alliance that continues to challenge India’s healthcare system. Known as HIV–TB coinfection, this combination is responsible for higher rates of illness and death, especially […]

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How to talk to children about TB without scaring them

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When a parent or family member is diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB), it’s not just the patient who feels anxious — children in the household often sense something is wrong too.But how do you explain TB to children without frightening them? How do you replace fear with understanding? The answer lies in honesty, empathy, and simplicity.

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You cannot catch TB from sharing food: Busting common myths

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Tuberculosis (TB) has been part of public conversation for so long that it has gathered layers of myths and misunderstandings. One of the most common — and most damaging — is the belief that you can catch TB by sharing food, utensils, or a cup of tea with someone who has the disease. Let’s be

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Coughing clues: Spotting TB symptoms early to save lives

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Tuberculosis (TB) is often called a “silent disease” because it hides in plain sight. Its early signs can be so common — a cough, slight fever, or fatigue — that many people mistake them for a seasonal illness or ignore them altogether. But recognising TB symptoms early is the most powerful tool we have to

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TB and smoking: Kicking the habit to defeat the disease

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Imagine a silent threat weakening your body’s defences, making way for a dangerous disease. That’s what smoking does when it comes to tuberculosis (TB). In India, where TB is a big health problem, the connection between smoking cigarettes or bidis and this infectious disease is a serious concern. TB is preventable and treatable, but certain

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HIV–TB double trouble: Winning the battle against coinfection in India

How to talk to children about TB without scaring them

You cannot catch TB from sharing food: Busting common myths

Coughing clues: Spotting TB symptoms early to save lives

TB and smoking: Kicking the habit to defeat the disease

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