Information for refugees on tuberculosis
We would like to provide you with important information here in case you ...
... are currently undergoing treatment for tuberculosis:
If you are not sure whether your tuberculosis could be contagious, please always wear a face mask when you are around other people.
It is very important to continue your tuberculosis treatment without a break if possible. It is understandable if you have had to interrupt your treatment due to the current situation. Please try to get the medication you were prescribed at home as soon as possible.
You should contact the health authority in the region where you are currently staying. You can find the responsible health authority here.
The staff at the public health department can put you in touch with specialized doctors who can help you get well. If you would like to see specialized doctors directly, you can find them via the service point for outpatient specialist care. However, a visit to the local health authority is necessary in any case.
Your relatives and friends should also contact them if they have had close contact with you.
If you have tuberculosis, you need not fear any disadvantages in Germany. The most important thing is to continue your treatment as soon as possible.
... had contact with someone with tuberculosis:
Please contact the health authority in theregion where you are currently staying. You can get advice there if you have had close contact with a person with infectious tuberculosis.
The staff at the public health department can assess whether there is a risk that you have contracted tuberculosis and could develop the disease. If this is the case, the development of tuberculosis can be prevented with preventive treatment.
If you know other people who have also had contact with this or another person with tuberculosis, please make them aware of this offer of advice and testing.
... are afraid of having tuberculosis:
The typical symptoms of tuberculosis are cough, fever and fatigue. This makes it difficult to distinguish tuberculosis from other diseases. If the symptoms pers ist for more than 3 weeks, then tuberculosis may be the cause. Night sweats or unwanted weight loss may also occur.
If you have these or other symptoms that worry you, please see a doctor.
Doctors can help you, especially in the areas of family medicine, pediatrics and pulmonary medicine. You can find a practice near you here.
Please always wear a face mask when you are in contact with other people.
If you know other people who have similar symptoms, please inform them that they can be examined or bring them with you to the examination.
Tuberculosis is very treatable in most cases. The earlier it is detected, the better the chances of a complete cure. If tuberculosis is not treated early enough, it can be transmitted to other people. Children in particular are at risk, even if they have been vaccinated against BCG.
