Each year on March 24th, we celebrate World TB Day. Although tuberculosis (TB) is preventable and curable, it remains one of the top ten causes of death in the world.
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To learn more about TB and to find World TB Day events near you visit: http://www.stoptb.org/events/world_tb_day/2017/
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1. Question
World TB Day is celebrated on March 24th because it is the date in the year _______ when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB).
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Dr. Koch announced his discovery of the bacillus in 1882. The same year he refined the method of growing the bacillus in pure culture.
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Dr. Koch announced his discovery of the bacillus in 1882. The same year he refined the method of growing the bacillus in pure culture.
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How much of the world’s population has latent TB –meaning that people have been infected by TB bacteria but are not (yet) ill and cannot transmit the disease?
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1/3 of the world’s population has latent TB. Without treatment 5-10% of infected people will develop TB in their lifetime (CDC)
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1/3 of the world’s population has latent TB. Without treatment 5-10% of infected people will develop TB in their lifetime (CDC)
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What is the theme of World TB Day this year?
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Unite to End TB. The WHO has added the special focus of “Leave No One Behind” including actions to address stigma, discrimination, marginalization and overcome barriers to access care. (WHO)
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Unite to End TB. The WHO has added the special focus of “Leave No One Behind” including actions to address stigma, discrimination, marginalization and overcome barriers to access care. (WHO)
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How many lives have been saved since 2000 through the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of TB?
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43 million. An estimated 49 million lives were saved through TB diagnosis and treatment between 2000 and 2015. (WHO)
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43 million. An estimated 49 million lives were saved through TB diagnosis and treatment between 2000 and 2015. (WHO)
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TB is the leading killer of HIV-positive people.
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True or False. TB killed an estimated 390,000 people living with HIV in 2015. (WHO)
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True or False. TB killed an estimated 390,000 people living with HIV in 2015. (WHO)
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Which famous people have been diagnosed with TB?
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All of the above. Yes, anyone can be infected with TB (Delaware HSS, Vox)
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All of the above. Yes, anyone can be infected with TB (Delaware HSS, Vox)
