Is tuberculosis contagious after taking medication
Tuberculosis patients are generally not contagious after taking anti-tuberculosis drugs. If the patient's condition is controlled with standardized anti-tuberculosis treatment and the tuberculosis bacilli are absent in the sputum, they are not infectious.
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by infection with the bacterium Divergent tuberculosis, which is mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract. When the body's immunity is weakened, it is susceptible to the invasion of tuberculosis bacteria and develops the disease. Clinically, it often manifests as cough, sputum production, hemoptysis and other uncomfortable symptoms. If the patient has the above symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time for examination, and under the guidance of a doctor, use isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules and other drugs for treatment. Under normal circumstances, under the condition of sufficient and regular medication according to the doctor's instructions, the pathogens in the body can be effectively killed, so that the disease can achieve the purpose of clinical cure.
At this time, the tuberculosis bacilli are no longer present in the patient's body, so they will not be able to infect others.
Although anti-tuberculosis drugs can kill or inhibit the growth and reproduction of tuberculosis bacilli in the body, a small number of patients will relapse. It is recommended that patients need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions to take the drug on time and in accordance with the dosage, and avoid stopping the drug or reducing the dose on their own, so as not to affect the recovery of the disease. At the same time, you should also pay attention to rest, maintain adequate sleep time, and avoid overwork and staying up late. Try to eat light and easy-to-digest food, such as millet porridge, pumpkin porridge, etc., and you can also eat fresh fruits and vegetables appropriately, which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and is conducive to physical health.