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Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infection caused by bacteria. It usually occurs in the lungs, but it can spread to other parts of the body. TB spreads to other people through the air. When someone with TB breathes out or coughs, the bacteria can be breathed in by people who are nearby. You should not go to work or school while you can infect other people.

Symptoms of TB include a cough and a fever. You may feel tired and weak. And you may not feel like eating.

Treatment involves taking antibiotic medicines. It's very important to take your medicines as your doctor tells you to. It takes a long time to kill the TB bacteria. Treatment can last 4 to 9 months or longer. During your treatment you'll see your doctor for tests to see how the medicines are working. Your doctor will help guide you through this long process.

You may have directly observed therapy (DOT). DOT ensures that you'll take the needed medicine on schedule. That's the best way to ensure you will be cured of TB. A public health official may be involved with your care.

You will start to feel better after taking your medicine for a few weeks. And you may not be able to infect others at this point. But don't go back to work or school until your doctor tells you it's okay.

If you live with other people, ask them to be tested for TB. A positive tuberculin skin test means that the person needs treatment to prevent TB.

Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take

How can you care for yourself at home?

1. Take your antibiotics as directed. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You need to take the full course of antibiotics.
2. Take your medicine with food to help avoid an upset stomach.
3. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. After you cough, throw the tissue away in a covered container.
4. Avoid public areas until you have been told that you cannot spread TB. This includes areas such as buses, subways, and other closed spaces

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Niazid

 COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Niazid

WARNING:

Isoniazid has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. The risk of liver disease is increased in people who are 35 years and older, who use alcohol or illegal injection drugs, or who currently have long-term liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of liver aisease, including nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, severe stomach/abdominal pain, unusual weakness/tiredness, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin. Your doctor should order liver function tests while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and laboratory appointments.

USES:

Isoniazid is used with other medications to treat active tuberculosis (TB) infections. It is also used alone to prevent active TB infections in people who may be infected with the bacteria (people with positive TB skin test). Isoniazid is an antibiotic and works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

HOW TO USE:

Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) as directed by your doctor. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If you also take antacids that contain aluminum, take this medication at least 1 hour before the antacid. Dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, and response to treatment. For the best effect, take this drug at evenly spaced times. If you are taking this medication daily, take it at the same time each day. If you are taking this medication on a weekly schedule, take it on the same day(s) of the week and at the same time each day. Mark the days on the calendar when you need to take the medication. Continue to take this medication (and other TB medications) until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear. Stopping the medication too early or skipping doses may allow the bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection and cause the infection to be more difficult to treat (resistant). Your doctor may also direct you to take vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to help prevent certain side effects (such as nerve problems) from isoniazid. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Isoniazid may interact with foods containing tyramine/histamine (such as cheese, red wine, certain types of fish). This interaction may cause increased blood pressure, flushing of the skin, headache, dizziness, or fast/pounding heartbeat. Tell your doctor right away if any of these symptoms occur. Your doctor may recommend that you follow a special diet while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.

SIDE EFFECTS:

See also Warning section. Nausea/vomiting or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these

women called the goddess of wealth convicted in world biggest bitcoin

 

What the news reports agree on

• The woman is named Zhimin Qian, also known by the alias Yadi Zhang.  
• She has pleaded guilty in the U.K. (Southwark Crown Court, London) to charges of illegally acquiring and possessing cryptocurrency which constituted criminal property.  
• The amount involved is extremely large: law enforcement says 61,000 bitcoins were seized, which are being valued at more than £5 billion (often quoted in U.S. dollars as about $6–7 billion).  
• The scheme dates back to about 2014–2017 in China, during which Qian is alleged to have defrauded over 128,000 investors.  
• After the Chinese phase, Qian is said to have converted or stored much of the proceeds in Bitcoin, fled China using false documents, and eventually entered or lived in the UK.  
• She allegedly tried to launder the money in the UK, including via real estate and property purchases, with the help of an associate Jian Wen. Wen was earlier convicted (in 2024) for money laundering in relation to this operation.  
• The U.K. authorities and Metropolitan Police regard this as one of the largest cryptocurrency seizures or money-laundering cases in U.K. history, if not globally.  
• The sentencing of Qian has not yet been done, per the latest reports; she is in custody awaiting sentencing.  

Additionally, there are more sensational details:

• In her digital diary, Qian is reported to have dreamed of being a “reincarnated goddess” and establishing a micronation (“Liberland”) on the Danube River, with plans for a crown, a Buddhist temple, airport, etc.  
• The nickname “goddess of wealth” is used in media accounts, though it may be more poetic or sensational than legal.  

Key numbers / conversion and inconsistencies

• The seizure is often reported as 61,000 bitcoins.  
• The value is cited in different currencies and at different rates: over £5 billion in U.K. press, or “worth over $6.7 billion” in some press citing USD.  
• Some sources talk about $6 billion, others $6.7 billion — the difference depends on exchange rates and Bitcoin valuations at various dates.  

So the “$6 billion” figure in the Unilad post is broadly consistent with other reports (though the actual number might be somewhat higher depending on the valuation / timing).

Some caveats, uncertainties, and legal issues

• While Qian has pleaded guilty, the case is still in the sentencing and civil recovery phases. The full scale of asset recovery is not fully settled.  
• Although media reports call this “the world’s biggest bitcoin seizure,” it is very hard to verify absolutely (whether some other crypto seizure elsewhere was larger). The claim is repeated in many sources, but always with some caveats.  
• Some descriptions (e.g. dreams of constructing a kingdom, being a goddess) might be based on seized diaries, but the truth of those ambitions beyond self-narrative is speculative.  
• There is a competing interest from China and possibly civil claims by the defrauded investors regarding the fate of the seized bitcoins. Some reports note that both the UK and Chinese parties may fight over rights to the recovered assets.  
• Some number discrepancies exist across sources (e.g. some rounding, or differences in valuation)