Why is tb more common in developing countries?

Ah, tuberculosis (TB). That age-old disease that makes people cough till their lungs give up. We’ve all heard about it, but did you know that TB is far more common in developing countries? It’s true! And let me tell you, the reasons for this are quite fascinating.

What Is Tuberculosis?

Before we dive into why TB is more prevalent in developing countries, let’s get a quick refresher on what exactly TB is. You see, my dear reader, TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This little guy usually attacks the lungs and can cause symptoms like coughing with blood or phlegm for weeks to months.

In severe cases – drumroll – TB can even lead to death! So yes, it’s pretty serious stuff.

The Global Burden of Tuberculosis

Now that we’re all clear on what causes TB let us move onto its global burden. Once upon a time (not so long ago), everyone thought “take some antibiotics” ‘it’ll be fine’. But boy oh boy were they wrong!

Around 1/3rd of the world’s population has been infected with the bacteria responsible for causing tuberculosis; only ten percent of those infected will actually develop active tuberculosis later down the line.

Still Seven-point-seven million people fell ill from pulmonary Tb worldwide last year alone making them one of 10 biggest killers globally according World Health Organization (WHO).

It might come as no surprise to many developed nation citizens that much if not almost all Tuberculosis research & funding flows from these well-off nations which leads us neatly into our first reason why tb outbreaks display such mass prevalence across less-developed areas:

Funding towards Medicine Research centers strictly regulates by National governments who allocate smaller percentages compared to their Developed counterparts. This has an adverse effect on infrastructure and recruitment of suitable personnel.

Developing countries often suffer from a lack of funding, manpower and infrastructure to combat the spread or treatment of disease wholly. In short where there are not enough tamiflu for birds; it’s tricky treating humans!

This is certainly the case when it comes to TB detection via Testing kits (Microscopy) which still remain prevalent in African Regions over GeneXpert testing devices.

Reason No2: Under-nutrition & Overcrowding

Lack of proper nutrition also impacts immune systems; making undernourished humans more susceptible respective infections such as tuberculosis.
The fact that many developing countries have overcrowded living conditions only compounds this problem – those afflicted with infectious lung diseases are much more likely to transmit them should others be present near them.

Sneeze … ‘Excuse me, Oh no..Run!!’

Seriously though Tuberculosis outbreaks can become explosive due high human density especially amongst poor groups…and just like Deadpool [insert analogy here] once Mr.Tb gets going nothing (short term control measures) appears able defensive measure against its multiplication.

It’s true! Tuberculosis loves company, particularly HIV infection also researched by Institute or University entities based positioned mainly throughout developed nations, further leading our dynamic duo into “batman” and “robin”; hence why most Tb cases appear in areas that experience HIV AIDS pandemics in Sub-Saharan Africa

[Inhale…’aah just trying save Gotham city!’ Cough cough]

Studies suggest being affected/a carrier for H.I.V increases an individual’s likelihood contracting T.B twofold times while providing ample opportunity virus conjoin forces resident bacterium rendering standard antibiotics treatments ineffective. Making management more challenging alongside influencing how TB is distributed across less economically stable continents.

“Waiter !…Can I have the HIV, T.B cocktail with anti-microbial resistance?”

Reason No. 4: The Stigma Surrounding TB Diagnosis & Treatment

Let’s face it. A lot of people are scared of TB and rightly so! However, in developing countries where healthcare accessibility’s far less common; none treatment ignorance or behavior/attitudes towards diagnosed patients can probably being best described as fear-inspiring.

Stigmatization via labelling a person adversely from contracting TB hardly assists said individuals treating illness but also hampering adherence regimens ultimately promoting further resistance build-up strains[i.e ‘Super Bug’]

Now I know what you’re thinking – “Wait a minute, wasn’t this covered under point one ?”

And honestly,you’d be right… but give me some space to defend my case.At least hear me out on this one!

Whereas points earlier addressed marginalized infrastructure; Though its worth clearly identifying that access issues fundamentally tie into many constraints (inter)relating to healthcare costs for locally available treatments among residents; often leading them travelling large distances even crossing borders for personal diagnoses….also transporting infected individuals over long distance poses added complications!!.

Once those barriers become tangible realities against ability deliver consistent diagnosis and effective medication disbursements coupled alongside communication lines between patient health system interaction both parties (patient doctor) find difficulties closely coexisting hence lacking fundamental trust-based relationships forged purely on shared values causing detrimental impacts throughout smaller communities.

Conclusion

So there you have it folks- our five reasons why tuberculosis is more prevalent in developing countries.
While we’ve certainly presented our content through humor (with good cause),it is critical not ignore hardships such afflicted populations must endure daily let alone large-scale exposure global pandemics present all regions equally regularly showcasing wealth inequality ties heavily into potent factors influence how much susceptible particular maladies become entrenched regional concerning public health sectors.

That said,while works underway tackling the disease from varying angles involving both pharmaceutical research,the health sector and advocating treatments across societies globally; We can begin by intensifying our fight against illiteracy & poverty equality in order to lay the groundwork for more robust less susceptible aging systems able tamp down infectious diseases whilst creating overall better living conditions everyone.

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