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One of the most important commitments in the fight against tuberculosis is to reduce morbidity and mortality:
- Until 2030 80 percent. reduce the rate of new cases and relapses of tuberculosis by 100,000. population compared to 2015.
- Until 2030 90 percent. Reduce the number of tuberculosis deaths compared to 2015.
According to estimates, the COVID-19 pandemic could increase the number of TB cases and deaths by an additional 6.3 million between 2020 and 2025. TB cases and 1.4 million deaths. It is projected that in 2021. The number of morbidity and deaths from tuberculosis worldwide will increase to the level reached between 2013 and 2016, which means a failure of 5 to 8 years in the fight against the disease.
In Lithuania in 2019 1006 new cases of TB and relapses were registered, the indicator amounted to 36 cases / 100 thousand. population, 56 deaths were recorded.
Tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Every year, almost 4,000 people die and 28,000 become ill.
ULAC experts recall that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children with a high incidence of TB be vaccinated with the BCG vaccine as soon as possible after birth.
Vaccinating babies at the earliest age possible can protect them from developing severe forms of tuberculosis, but vaccination with the BCG vaccine does not have a significant effect in stopping the spread of tuberculosis in the population. In Lithuania, newborns are vaccinated against tuberculosis 2-3 days after birth.
It is important to note that only early detection and treatment of the disease are key tools that can not only save lives, but also prevent the spread of infection in society.
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To reduce the risk of tuberculosis infection with mycobacteria, ULAC physicians recommend:
- avoid close contact with a TB patient;
- for a person with TB to follow the cough and sneeze etiquette: cover nose and mouth with disposable wipes when coughing or sneezing, and throw used wipes in the trash;
- frequent ventilation and cleaning of premises;
- wash your hands as often as possible.
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