CLEAN : S.Africa man cured of extreme drug resistant TB

The video discusses a personal journey with tuberculosis (TB), highlighting the initial fear and stigma associated with the disease. It explains the treatment process, including the use of multiple drugs and the challenges of drug-resistant TB. The video also covers advancements in TB treatment with newer drugs and the success story of a patient who overcame TB despite severe lung damage. The narrative emphasizes hope and the curability of TB, encouraging patients not to give up.

What was the initial perception of TB according to the speaker's childhood experience?

• A mild illness that can be easily treated

• A dangerous disease that leads to death

• A common cold that everyone gets

• A rare condition with no known cure

How many drugs are typically used in the treatment of TB?

• Three drugs, all of equal strength

• Four drugs, including two stronger and two weaker ones

• Two stronger drugs only

• Five drugs, with varying strengths

What is XDR TB resistant to?

• All available drugs

• Four of the strongest TB drugs

• Only the weaker TB drugs

• Newer drugs developed after 2013

What significant change occurred in 2013 regarding TB treatment?

• Introduction of a vaccine for TB

• Access to newer drugs and some older drugs for TB

• Discovery of a single-drug cure for TB

• Complete eradication of TB worldwide

What was the emotional reaction when Ashley's cultures came back negative?

• Confusion and uncertainty about the results

• Indifference and lack of concern

• Excitement and eventual belief in the cure

• Disappointment and disbelief