Madhya Pradesh
Silicosis Tragedy in Panna Mining Community
- 09 Oct 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The devastating impact of mining continues to claim lives in Panna, with families grappling with silicosis misdiagnosed as tuberculosis.
Key Points
- Silicosis:
- A fatal lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust, common in mining industries.
- Symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue, often mistaken as tuberculosis.
- Since 2014, five family members have died, suspected from silicosis.
- Tuberculosis (TB):
- TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, belonging to the Mycobacteriaceae family consisting of about 200 members.
- Some of Mycobacteria cause diseases like TB and Leprosy in humans and others infect a wide range of animals.
- In humans, TB most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary TB), but it can also affect other organs (extra-pulmonary TB).
- TB is a very ancient disease and has been documented to have existed in Egypt as early as 3000 BC. It is a treatable and curable disease.
