Are you concerned that you, or a family member may have TB? These are the questions that need to be asked.
| Question | Choose an option |
|---|---|
| Have you had a persistent cough for more than 2 weeks? | YES NO |
| Have you had a fever for more than 2 weeks? | YES NO |
| Have you experienced drenching night sweats? | YES NO |
| Have you experienced unexplained weight loss (more than 1.5kg in a month)? | YES NO |
| Have you experienced a loss of appetite? | YES NO |
| Have you struggled with a general feeling of illness and tiredness? | YES NO |
| Have you experienced any difficulty in breathing, chest pain or shortness of breath? | YES NO |
| Has anyone in your household recently been diagnosed with TB | YES NO |
If you answered YES to one or more of the above questions, visit your doctor or clinic who may decide to test for TB.
Remember: Having symptoms of TB is not the same as being diagnosed with TB.
TB can be cured! Treatment typically lasts 6 to 12 months.
You can ask a health professional at Health24/7 to explain TB and the treatment to you. Please call or WhatsApp us, and we will get back to you. It is free for you and your family.
DID YOU KNOW? South Africa has one of the highest numbers of TB cases in the world, with an estimated 500,000 new cases every year. Approximately 18,000 people die from TB each year, making it the country’s leading cause of death from an infectious disease.