Prevalence and Awareness Survey of Tuberculosis in The Suspected Population of Bajaur Agency in Fata, Pakistan

Tuberculosis is most common infectious disease of the lungs and is a leading cause of Mortality among infectious caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Its infections occurring in about 1% of the population each year. Objective: To trace out the effects of TB in peoples of different ages, areas, and lifestyle and also check the Awareness level of TB in Educated and Married peoples. Methods: A total of 200 Samples were collected from Agency Headquarter hospital Khar Bajaur Agency and were screened out for TB by Microscopic examination, X-rays and Gene Xpert. Results: The Result revealed that out of 200 individuals 68 (34%) were positive, of which 36 (31.03%) were Male and 32(38.09%) were female. Conclusions: TB was higher in female as compared to Male. Prevalence of TB in different age groups was measured. The highest percentage was 39(69.64%) in age group 11-20 years while the lowest was 8(26.66%) in age group of 1-10 years. The major modes of transmission were spitting, coughing, sneezing, talking and singing.