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This document discusses the social stigma faced by tuberculosis (TB) patients and how it can delay treatment seeking. It notes that TB is associated with other stigmatized conditions like HIV, poverty, and drug use. People with TB may be socially isolated or entire families shunned. Women are often blamed for having TB and it can impact marriage prospects. The fear of discrimination causes people to delay seeking help, worsening their condition and risk of infecting others. This perpetuates misconceptions a

Author

Jaye Dango

Language

EN