Thursday, February 28, 2008

What is the percentage of Male and Female Tuberculosis victims a year

What is the percentage of Male and Female Tuberculosis victims a year?
I need to know what either the amount or percentage of Tuberculosis victims for any four consecutive years is. I need a percent for Young Males, Young Females, Adult Males, and Adult Females. For example, 10 Young Males infected, 5 Young Females infected, etc., etc.. Sorry if this question is hard to follow.
Infectious Diseases - 2 Answers
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didn't tuberculois die off ages ago? all i know is 100000 were saved from TB, most people don't actually know what TB is anymore because i know the meaning has changed alot, like there used to be hospitals for TB patients many which didnt leave, if you are talking about the orignally tuberculious then message me but if your talking about this new TB is related with HIV crap then i think its alot of bo**cks
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Below is the site for the center of disease control. They track all diseases and can tell you the incidence of TB or the flu or anything. It is a very useful site. In USA In 2008, There were a total of 12,898 incidents of tuberculosis It explains the percentage by country and race. I do not see the rates by sex. This could be because tuberculosis can attack anyone, regardless of age or sex

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

What are the causes of disease abdominal tuberculosis

What are the causes of disease abdominal tuberculosis?
What are the causes of disease abdominal tuberculosis? By which means this disease enters human body?
Infectious Diseases - 3 Answers
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Between 1973 and 1983 abdominal tuberculosis was responsible for the admission of 90 patients to a west London district general hospital. Over the same period Crohn's disease was newly diagnosed in 102 hospitalised patients. In contrast with Crohn's disease, the majority (75) of tuberculous patients were Asian immigrants. Mean duration of residence in the United Kingdom was 4 +/- 0.9 (SD) years, and mean age at presentation was 34.9 +/- 1.1 years. Forty per cent of tuberculosis patients presented as an acute emergency to physicians, surgeons, or gynaecologists while the remainder presented a more insidious, chronic picture. Five groups of tuberculous patients were recognised. Forty two subjects had intestinal tuberculosis characterised by pain (100%), abdominal mass (43%) and abnormal contrast radiology (100%). Ten of these underwent emergency laparotomy for intestinal obstruction or perforation. Twenty seven patients had tuberculous peritonitis although only 16 had ascites. Eight patients presented with pyrexia and granulomatous hepatitis. Five had pulmonary and abdominal tuberculosis. The remaining eight patients represented a miscellaneous group. The diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis was established histologically (60 cases), bacteriologically (six cases) or radiologically (24 cases). Chest radiograph, tuberculin skin testing and paracentesis were usually unhelpful. Five severely ill patients died. The remainder recovered completely after specific triple chemotherapy and response to treatment was usually evident within 14 days. In urban Britain tuberculosis is an important cause of abdominal disease. Prognosis is excellent following specific therapy.
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can enter with contaminated food. Also can spread from respiratory tract.
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This is a question that requires alot of technical information. Therefore, I apologize for just providing you with a website: www.jrsm.org/cgi/content/full/96/12/586

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

What are the sequence of events that happen when you have tuberculosis

What are the sequence of events that happen when you have tuberculosis?
If you have have tuberculosis what happens to your body and what is the order in which they happen? Also, what are the intervals of time in which they happen?
Respiratory Diseases - 1 Answers
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signs and symptoms of tb = shortness of breath, cough, coughing up blood, night sweats

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Saturday, February 16, 2008

How long did people survive with tuberculosis

How long did people survive with tuberculosis?
In the old days when there wasn't any cure for consumption (or tuberculosis), how long could people last after diagnosis? Was it a question of years or months? I'm not interested in modern day rates as it's easier to treat nowadays, but I need a time frame for a history project. It doesn't say anything relevant on wikipedia as I've looked there already.
Respiratory Diseases - 3 Answers
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TB is such an interesting disease! The belief that TB is/was necessarily a deadly disease is a misconception. Many people who are exposed never develop any symptoms at all. Of the people who do develop symptoms, some just loose a little weight and feel crappy for months. Others have the typical lung "consumption" and others manifest symptoms in places other than their lungs! So, let's talk about TB historically. Historically, there were no ways to test a healthy person for TB, so the only way to diagnose the disease was to test sputum, the bloody mucus that people suffering from traditional TB cough up. By the time a person is coughing up sputum, they are in the advanced stages of the disease. So, they might only have a matter of weeks or months to live by the time the disease is caught and recognized. Historically, people lived with the bacteria without ever having symptoms or knowing they'd been exposed. They died of unrelated causes. Historically, some people had mild forms of TB and recovered. Historically, the best way to treat/prevent TB is good nutrition and environment. Hope that helps.
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Generally, the TB germ and the adult human are evenly matched. Most infections will be contained by the body. There will be calcified areas in the lymph nodes along the lungs. These have been described in Egyptian mummies. But some persons, perhaps weakened by previous illness, poor nutrition, etc., will not develop enough immunity or resistance to contain the TB germs, and the disease will progress. Or, they can be doing well when some stress weakens their resistance. Most progression is rather slow, but it can be quite rapid in certain circumstances. Especially in children.
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I was told stories by my mom who lived in holland after the war when thousands had TB due to unsanitary conditions in the work camps etc.. Those with TB were sent to a special living quarters (sanitoriums) which were totally open to the outside. basically the hospital had a roof to keep the rain off and no walls so that fresh air was all they breathed. Her brother (who nazis forced to work in camps and he developed TB) was in the santorium for almost one year before going back home but he did survive and lived to be into his 70s. here at least in Vancouver we are starting to see resurgence of TB especially resistant strains amongst some the street people

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Is a fully treated tuberculosis a problem for USA migration

Is a fully treated tuberculosis a problem for USA migration?
If a person planning to migrate to USA, who has completed treatment for the tuberculosis. Is it a problem?
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No, as long as you summit the doctor's documents and copies of treatment

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Friday, February 8, 2008

What are alternative methods to prevent bovine tuberculosis rather than badger culling

What are alternative methods to prevent bovine tuberculosis rather than badger culling?
Assuming it is badgers that are spreading bovine tuberculosis, are there any other methods? Some people have suggested oral bait vaccines, but then others who are in defence of culling have said that the technology isn't advanced enough. Electric fences and other ways of separating are probably the most obvious idea, but what if the badgers manage to get underneath them? Any ideas?
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Generally, cattle are innoculated to protect them from TB

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Monday, February 4, 2008

Show one treat a latent tuberculosis during the pregnancy

Show one treat a latent tuberculosis during the pregnancy?
I made a PPD test and it gave a positive result. But I have no symptoms and feel myself well. So, I probably have a latent tuberculosis. I am on the eighth week of pregnancy. Should I treat this latent tuberculosis or it is better to do that after the delivery?
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This is certainly a question for your doctor, not the internet. You don't know for sure if that's what it is; the PPD will show positive if you're immune to TB, and this has no bearing on whether you're actively carrying it. If you had the BCG shot, for example, you'd get a positive PPD result and you would absolutely not have TB. Talk to your doctor

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Friday, February 1, 2008

How do you get tested for tuberculosis and hepititous

How do you get tested for tuberculosis and hepititous?
I'm going to the docotor's and I need to be checked for tuberculosis and hepititous b or something like that? (sorry about the spelling) Is it a shot or do they need to draw blood? p.s. Whats s sputum test?
Women's Health - 3 Answers
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They need to draw blood.
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Hey, the test for TB starts with a TB tine test which is a little injection just under the skin on your forearm. You go back and have the area looked at 72 hrs after to see if there's a reaction. The test for Hep B is a blood test.
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For tuberculosis, you will get a PPD (purified protein derivative) shot. The solution is injected just under your skin, so it'll look like a small raise on your skin. You will have to have the result within 72 hours. Positive reaction means that you've been exposed to TB, and you need further testing (i.e., x-ray and sputum test). For Hepatitis B, you need to provide a blood sample. Answer to follow on question: Sputum test will show if you have the TB bacteria called "tubercle bacilli" growing in your lungs. Treatment for TB is fairly easy -- all you need is compliance to the medication regimen

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