Is the recurrence rate of tuberculosis high in a lifetime?

Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis generally do not relapse if their condition is controlled after standard treatment. However, if not treated properly, there is a risk of recurrence.

1. No recurrence: Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, which can be manifested as cough, sputum and other uncomfortable symptoms. If the patient is detected in time in the early stage of the disease and actively cooperates with the doctor to use anti-tuberculosis drugs such as isoniazid tablets and rifampicin capsules, the bacteria in the body can usually be completely killed, so as to achieve the purpose of cure, and there will generally be no recurrence at this time;

2. Recurrence: If the patient does not adhere to the medication according to the doctor's instructions or stops the drug without authorization, it may cause the residual Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the body to grow and multiply again, thus causing the recurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis.It is also easy to induce the disease when the body's resistance is weakened. Therefore, it is recommended that patients must strictly follow the doctor's instructions to take the drug on time and in accordance with the amount, and should not blindly increase or decrease the dosage or stop the drug at will, so as not to affect the recovery of the disease.

In addition, in daily life, we should also pay attention to a reasonable diet, eat foods rich in high-quality protein and fresh fruits and vegetables, which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body, which is conducive to enhancing physical fitness and reducing the occurrence of diseases. At the same time, it is also necessary to avoid sharing household items such as towels and toothbrushes with others to avoid infection.