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Tuberculosis: what should I know about the disease?
Among the causes of death from infectious diseases, tuberculosis ranks first in the world. Nevertheless, the possibilities of modern medicine allow us to look at it not as a verdict. The earlier to diagnose the disease and start adequate treatment, the greater the chances of the patient to live an active life without discomfort. On the contrary, ignoring the symptoms, lack of proper therapy invariably leads to a fatal outcome.
The causative agent is mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can be transmitted by airborne droplets, through lesions on the skin, as well as through the intestinal-gastrointestinal tract. In some cases, it is possible to infect a person from an animal. In the risk zone – people with chronic diseases and weakened immunity, including as a result of frequent stress.
The most common form is pulmonary tuberculosis. However, the bacterium can affect bone tissue, joints, lymph nodes, genitourinary system. For a long time, the disease can be asymptomatic, which complicates diagnosis. However, subfebrile fever, increased fatigue and dry cough should serve as a signal that it is time to see a doctor.
Treatment of tuberculosis in Israel
For therapy of tuberculosis, doctors actively use conservative and surgical techniques. Success is not least determined by the high level of diagnostics. Specialists at the stage of examination of patients apply:
- laboratory diagnostics;
- CT;
- ULTRASOUND;
- bronchoscopy;
- digital fluorography;
- spirometry.
Cost of tuberculosis treatment in Israel
Modern equipment and advanced techniques used by doctors are the main factors why more and more patients from all over the world want to use the services of clinics in Tel Aviv. In addition, the cost of treatment of pulmonological diseases in Israel in comparison with the prices for services of clinics in Western Europe and the United States is significantly lower.
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