{"id":15030,"date":"2024-01-01T13:46:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T08:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=15030"},"modified":"2024-01-02T10:12:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T05:12:00","slug":"bone-tuberculosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Bone Tuberculosis &#8211; How to Prevent This Infectious Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We all know TB or Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease of the lungs. But what is bone tuberculosis?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a real thing. It happens when the TB spreads outside of the lungs and affects other body parts, particularly bones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s know more about this disease and ways to prevent it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#what_is_bone_tuberculosis\" title=\"What is Bone Tuberculosis?&nbsp;\">What is Bone Tuberculosis?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#what_are_the_symptoms_of_bone_tuberculosis\" title=\"What are the Symptoms of Bone Tuberculosis?\">What are the Symptoms of Bone Tuberculosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#how_does_bone_tuberculosis_occur\" title=\"How Does Bone Tuberculosis Occur?\">How Does Bone Tuberculosis Occur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#how_to_diagnose_bone_tuberculosis\" title=\"How to Diagnose Bone Tuberculosis?\">How to Diagnose Bone Tuberculosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#what_are_the_lab_tests_for_bone_tuberculosis\" title=\"What are the Lab Tests for Bone Tuberculosis?\">What are the Lab Tests for Bone Tuberculosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#how_to_treat_bone_tuberculosis\" title=\"How to Treat Bone Tuberculosis?\">How to Treat Bone Tuberculosis?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#antibiotic_therapy\" title=\"Antibiotic Therapy\">Antibiotic Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#surgery\" title=\"Surgery\">Surgery<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#supportive_care\" title=\"Supportive Care\">Supportive Care<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#monitoring_and_follow-up\" title=\"Monitoring and Follow-up\">Monitoring and Follow-up<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#nutrition\" title=\"Nutrition\">Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#rest\" title=\"Rest\">Rest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#how_to_prevent_bone_tuberculosis\" title=\"How to Prevent Bone Tuberculosis?\">How to Prevent Bone Tuberculosis?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#tb_vaccination\" title=\"TB Vaccination\">TB Vaccination<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#avoidance_of_tb_exposure\" title=\"Avoidance of TB Exposure\">Avoidance of TB Exposure<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#early_detection_and_treatment\" title=\"Early Detection and Treatment\">Early Detection and Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#infection_control_measures\" title=\"Infection Control Measures\">Infection Control Measures<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#screening_and_testing\" title=\"Screening and Testing\">Screening and Testing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#maintain_a_healthy_lifestyle\" title=\"Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle\">Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#healthwire_is_here_to_help\" title=\"Healthwire is Here to Help!&nbsp;\">Healthwire is Here to Help!&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_bone_tuberculosis\"><\/span>What is Bone Tuberculosis?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bone tuberculosis, also known as skeletal tuberculosis or osteoarticular tuberculosis, is a rare but serious infectious disease that primarily affects the bones and joints. TB is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/common-health-issues-in-pakistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common health issues in Pakistan<\/a> that might have a permanent effect on a patient\u2019s life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bacterium <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis<\/em> causes it, the same organism responsible for pulmonary tuberculosis. This kind of tuberculosis is also known as <strong>extra-pulmonary tuberculosis<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It typically occurs when the bacteria spread from the lungs to the bones through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_symptoms_of_bone_tuberculosis\"><\/span>What are the Symptoms of Bone Tuberculosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bone TB typically affects the joints in the spine. Only <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35533698\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2-3% of cases of this disease occur in other joints<\/a>, such as joints and hips.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bone tuberculosis manifests in the form of these symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joint Pain:<\/strong> Persistent and worsening pain in the affected joint(s) is a common symptom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swelling:<\/strong> Swelling and tenderness around the joints or bones may be observed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stiffness: <\/strong>Limited movement and stiffness in the affected area can occur, especially in the morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fever:<\/strong> Low-grade fever might be present, accompanied by night sweats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fatigue:<\/strong> Generalized weakness and fatigue may occur.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that the symptoms can vary, and some individuals may not exhibit all these signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_does_bone_tuberculosis_occur\"><\/span>How Does Bone Tuberculosis Occur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bone TB occurs when the bacteria <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis<\/em> invade the bones or joints. This can happen through the bloodstream or lymphatic system from a primary infection in the lungs or other organs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk. Once in the bones, the bacteria cause inflammation, leading to the characteristic symptoms of bone tuberculosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_diagnose_bone_tuberculosis\"><\/span>How to Diagnose Bone Tuberculosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosing bone TB involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and various diagnostic tests. These diagnostic methods involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clinical History:<\/strong> The doctor will inquire about symptoms, previous tuberculosis exposure, and overall health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical Examination:<\/strong> Examining the affected joint or bone for signs of tenderness, swelling, and limited movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Imaging Studies:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/lab-tests\/x-ray-copy-of-x-ray-film\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X-rays<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/lab-tests\/ct-scan-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CT scans<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/lab-tests\/mri-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MRI scans<\/a> can help visualize bone and joint abnormalities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biopsy:<\/strong> Your doctor may order a <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/lab-tests\/biopsy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">biopsy<\/a> in which a sample of the affected tissue is taken to the laboratory analysis to confirm the presence of <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_lab_tests_for_bone_tuberculosis\"><\/span>What are the Lab Tests for Bone Tuberculosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the bone tuberculosis is not obvious, your doctor may order some lab tests to confirm the disease. These lab tests may include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mantoux Test:<\/strong> A skin test to check for a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction to tuberculosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blood Tests:<\/strong> Serological tests such as interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) help detect tuberculosis infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Culture:<\/strong> Culturing the bacteria from a biopsy sample to confirm the presence of <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These tests aid in confirming the diagnosis and assessing the severity of bone tuberculosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/orthopedic-surgeon\/dr-abubakar-atiq-durrani\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Abubakar Atiq Durrani<\/a> is one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Lahore. You can consult with him if you are worried about having bone TB-related symptoms.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_treat_bone_tuberculosis\"><\/span>How to Treat Bone Tuberculosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment for bone tuberculosis typically involves a prolonged course of antibiotics, usually a combination of drugs, to effectively kill the bacteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may prescribe you one of the following treatment regimens based on your symptom severity:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"antibiotic_therapy\"><\/span>Antibiotic Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary treatment for bone tuberculosis involves a prolonged course of antibiotics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common drugs used include isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment for tuberculosis usually spans several months or up to a year. It\u2019s crucial to complete the entire course of antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>You must not miss even one day or one dose of medication, as it will require you to start the complete course from day 1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"surgery\"><\/span>Surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In severe cases, surgery may be needed to remove infected tissue, drain abscesses, or stabilize affected bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor usually recommends surgery as the course of treatment when there is a risk of bone or joint damage. Moreover, surgery is required when the infection doesn\u2019t respond well to antibiotic treatment alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"supportive_care\"><\/span>Supportive Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A comprehensive care regimen may comprise of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pain management:<\/strong> Pain relievers can help manage pain and discomfort associated with bone tuberculosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical therapy:<\/strong> Rehabilitation exercises and physical therapy can improve joint function and prevent deformities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"monitoring_and_follow-up\"><\/span>Monitoring and Follow-up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular monitoring of the patient&#8217;s condition through clinical examinations and imaging studies may be necessary to assess the progress of treatment and make any necessary adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nutrition\"><\/span>Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A balanced and nutritious diet can help support the immune system and overall health during the recovery process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rest\"><\/span>Rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of bone tuberculosis, adequate rest is a must-to-do thing. It allows the body to recover and respond to the treatment. Sometimes, when bone tuberculosis is severe, immobilization of the affected joints is necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_prevent_bone_tuberculosis\"><\/span>How to Prevent Bone Tuberculosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s walk through some general guidelines to prevent this infectious disease:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tb_vaccination\"><\/span>TB Vaccination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bacillus Calmette-Gu\u00e9rin (BCG) vaccine is used in some countries to prevent severe forms of TB, including bone tuberculosis. However, its effectiveness can vary, and it may not be universally recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"avoidance_of_tb_exposure\"><\/span>Avoidance of TB Exposure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Limit exposure to individuals with active TB, especially in crowded and poorly ventilated areas. Use protective measures, such as masks, if you are in close contact with someone who has active TB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"early_detection_and_treatment\"><\/span>Early Detection and Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of TB, such as persistent cough, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. Early detection and treatment of active TB can prevent the progression of bone tuberculosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"infection_control_measures\"><\/span>Infection Control Measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage good respiratory hygiene, including covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Practice good hand hygiene to reduce the risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"screening_and_testing\"><\/span>Screening and Testing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals at higher risk of TB exposure, such as those in contact with TB patients or living in high-prevalence areas, may undergo regular TB screening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mantoux tuberculin skin tests and interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) are commonly used for TB screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"maintain_a_healthy_lifestyle\"><\/span>Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep can contribute to overall immune system strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"healthwire_is_here_to_help\"><\/span>Healthwire is Here to Help!&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you worried you might be having symptoms of bone tuberculosis?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthwire is here to help. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/orthopedic-surgeon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reach out to the best orthopedic surgeons<\/a> by booking an appointment with Healthwire. The help is just one click away, and you don\u2019t need to worry! You are in good hands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know TB or Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease of the lungs. But&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":15033,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diseases-disorders"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bone Tuberculosis - How to Prevent This Infectious Disease? - Healthwire<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Bone tuberculosis, also known as skeletal tuberculosis or osteoarticular tuberculosis, is a rare but serious infectious disease\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Bone Tuberculosis - How to Prevent This Infectious Disease? - Healthwire\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Bone tuberculosis, also known as skeletal tuberculosis or osteoarticular tuberculosis, is a rare but serious infectious disease\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Health &amp; Wellness Blog | Healthwire\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/pg\/healthwire.pk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-01-01T08:46:07+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-01-02T05:12:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bone-Tuberculosis.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"666\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Omama Anwar\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@healthwirepk\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@healthwirepk\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Bone Tuberculosis - How to Prevent This Infectious Disease? - Healthwire","description":"Bone tuberculosis, also known as skeletal tuberculosis or osteoarticular tuberculosis, is a rare but serious infectious disease","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Bone Tuberculosis - How to Prevent This Infectious Disease? - Healthwire","og_description":"Bone tuberculosis, also known as skeletal tuberculosis or osteoarticular tuberculosis, is a rare but serious infectious disease","og_url":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/","og_site_name":"Health &amp; Wellness Blog | Healthwire","article_publisher":"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/pg\/healthwire.pk","article_published_time":"2024-01-01T08:46:07+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-01-02T05:12:00+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":666,"url":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bone-Tuberculosis.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Omama Anwar","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@healthwirepk","twitter_site":"@healthwirepk","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/","url":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/","name":"Bone Tuberculosis - How to Prevent This Infectious Disease? - Healthwire","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/#website"},"datePublished":"2024-01-01T08:46:07+00:00","dateModified":"2024-01-02T05:12:00+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/#\/schema\/person\/b1d4a69531075e1db76c704601edd5bd"},"description":"Bone tuberculosis, also known as skeletal tuberculosis or osteoarticular tuberculosis, is a rare but serious infectious disease","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/bone-tuberculosis\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Healthwire Blog","item":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Bone Tuberculosis &#8211; How to Prevent This Infectious Disease?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/#website","url":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/","name":"Health &amp; Wellness Blog | Healthwire","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/#\/schema\/person\/b1d4a69531075e1db76c704601edd5bd","name":"Omama Anwar","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c68cb50e15fb73758626ab2d7e0e265b2acd7c2aa3221928761478699bc9e96c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c68cb50e15fb73758626ab2d7e0e265b2acd7c2aa3221928761478699bc9e96c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Omama Anwar"},"description":"Omama Anwar is an aspiring psychologist who often pens down her thoughts to which people can feel related. Currently, she is associated with Healthwire.pk as a writer to spread healthcare awareness among the masses.","sameAs":["https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/"],"url":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/author\/omama-anwar\/"}]}},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15030"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15030\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15034,"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15030\/revisions\/15034"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}