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Tuberculosis can be cured by administrations of anti-bacterial medications without medical assistance.


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The correct option is B

False


Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) is the treatment system recommended for tuberculosis patients of all ages by the World Health Organisation. This method of treatment completely cures the disease by regular administration of antibiotics with the assistance of a healthcare worker. Healthcare worker is necessary because some patients may have side effects.


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