Wednesday, May 28, 2008

How is the tuberculosis test given

How is the tuberculosis test given?
In May, I am job shadowing a doctor, and they said that in order to do it, I had to take a tuberculosis test. How is it given?
Infectious Diseases - 5 Answers
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They inject a small amount of tuberculosis protein into the skin on your hand. If you have been exposed to tuberculosis, you will show an immune response - the injection site will become red and inflamed after a couple days. If you have not been exposed to tuberculosis, there will be no response, no inflammation.
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I've just taken the two step TB test. The first test they just injected a small amount of it into my forearm and then I had a reading 3 days later. It just looks like a small red dot. The second step is the exact same.
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They stab you with this stamp like object that has several blades on it that leaves a shallow circular shaped scar on your upper arm. It doesn't hurt though. And I'm not sure what chemicals are on the device, but if you have TB it turns red and bubbly, if not it goes away in a couple days.
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They will inject a fluid with deactivated TB particals under your skin on your arm. Less than a bee sting. After 3 days the test will be read by an RN or MD. Positive = bigger red bump, negative no reaction to small redness.
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Most institutions use the 2 step process as outlined by G above. Don't worry if you see redness. When you have your test checked, the MD or RN is feeling for induration (firmness/hardness) and is not looking for redness. If you have firmness at the test site, they will measure it. Depending on other factors, usually induration of less then 5 mm is considered negative. If you test positive they will order a chest Xray and refer your doctor

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Saturday, May 24, 2008

What are some interesting facts about Tuberculosis

What are some interesting facts about Tuberculosis?
I have a school work assignment and I was just wondering if there are any web pages or things you know about Tuberculosis that are interesting. I don't need: Symptoms, Causes, Warning Signs, Statistics, Treatment, Recovery, Care-Giving, or Prevention. Also, what are some organizations that support Tuberculosis?
Respiratory Diseases - 1 Answers
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Tuberculosis is not the monster it used to be in this country. Try googling "Tuberculosis Sanitoriums", or " Waverly Hills Sanitorium", you might find some interesting stuff there

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

How does someone die from tuberculosis

How does someone die from tuberculosis?
I'm writing a story and one of the main characters is dying from tuberculosis. But that brings up the question... how does someone die from tuberculosis? I know what it is and what it does to the body, but I want to know how someone would die from it, what the person would be like in the last few stages. Sorry if this offends anyone, but please answer with as much detail as you can. I can't find this answer anywhere else!
Infectious Diseases - 3 Answers
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these sights shud do job Hun.................... http://edition.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00372.html
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cough up blood night sweats weight loss you can also have other complications with your bones, kidney and lymph nodes basically you just waste away because your body cannot fight off the infection.
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They often died of blood loss ... the infection eroded a blood vessel and they bled to death, which could be spectacularly messy and gory if your plot needs it with blood pouring out of their mouth and nose OR or just a sudden fit of coughing and falling over dead with an internal bleeding. Another way, less spectacular, was slow suffocation as the lungs became filled with the "tubercules"and the person slowly breathed less and less well and then died. The lack of oxygen was stressful to the heart, and it would just stop

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Friday, May 16, 2008

What do you do if you think your child has been exposed to Tuberculosis, and what are the immediate symptoms

What do you do if you think your child has been exposed to Tuberculosis, and what are the immediate symptoms?
There is a little girl and her mother that live with my daughters fathers' sister, and I just found out that the little girls father has very bad Tuberculosis. The little girl visits her father quite often, so Im sure she has it. But these people are idiots, and havent gotten their kid checked yet! But my daughter goes to that house sometimes and is around the little girl and the other people in the house who were more than likely exposed. Im terrified now that my daughter has it! She has a doctors app. this Tuesday (a routine check-up) but I was wondering if anybody thinks I should take her to the ER, and if there are any symptoms I should be looking for. My daughter is 18 months old by the way. I have just always heard that TB is very contagious, so obviously, Im scared. Are kids very prone to this illness? Please help me with this somebody! I need some good advice! Thank you very much in advance.
Respiratory Diseases - 5 Answers
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You can get a test but there's an incubation period.You need to have her tested again in 6 months.
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TB is not one of those things you catch with instant exposure, like the flu or a cold. To catch TB it takes extended exposure to a person with active TB. I would definitely recommend getting your daughter a PPD, which is the test for TB. They will place a preservative under the skin of her arm and check it 48 hours later. Your normal doctor should be able to handle this for you. I would then ask his recommendations for the situation, pending how often she is there and for how long, etc. Likely hood is that your daughter is fine. If she had TB she should be coughing and possible a have a fever. But I would call you doctor for an appointment.
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talk to the doctor not yahoo
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First of all, this person with "TB" would not be home if he was contagious. If he did indeed have active TB, he was most likely treated until he was no longer infectious. And now he is completing his treatment as an outpatient (this can take a long time). The local health department is very vigilant about tracking TB patients and their job is to ensure compliance with the medication. A lot of this occurs behind the scenes and you may not be aware of it. Secondly, it is very hard to catch TB. You would need to basically live with an infected person for a prolonged period of time before you actually became infected. You can have TB but not be infectious. There is nothing wrong with you being around these individuals, they will not infect you. I suggest that you question this individual so you can get a straight answer regarding his diagnosis and treatment plan. Chances are, there is nothing to fear...
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You may need to call the Centers for disease control or your local dept of human services......TB is very contagious and can be deadly if not treated

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Can a newborn receive a tuberculosis shot

Can a newborn receive a tuberculosis shot?
My brother-in-law who lives in Mexico called and told me that his pediatric wants to give his two week year old newborn a tuberculosis shot. Can an infant that is that young receive such a shot? Is this normal practice?
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It is not common in the United states, but can be given to infants in countries were TB is more prevalent. http://www.immunizationinfo.org/VaccineInfo/vaccine_detail.cfv?id=18 http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=75735

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Thursday, May 8, 2008

How long do people with tuberculosis stage 4 live

How long do people with tuberculosis stage 4 live?
How long do people with tuberculosis stage 4 live? is it still treatable at Stage 4?
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I cannot see why it would significantly affect their life span or why treatment would be needed. Stage 4 TB is defined as tuberculosis with no current disease. It is a step above stage 5 when TB is suspected. As a healthcare worker we have to be tested once a year. People with a positive titer are required to get a chest x-ray if no current disease is found nothing more is required and they would be a stage 4

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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Can pneumonia be mistaken for tuberculosis or lung cancer

Can pneumonia be mistaken for tuberculosis or lung cancer?
My grandfather is currently in the hospital with pneumonia. He has a mass on his lung and they said they are going to be testing for tuberculosis that he may have gotton when he served in the Korean war nearly 60 years ago. They are also going to test for lung cancer. He's lost 15lbs in a week, he gets the chills and he has a cough..I'm not sure what else hes feeling. Anybody know any knowledgable information on these 3 diseases?
Infectious Diseases - 2 Answers
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Believe that they are running all these test to be sure of the diagnosis. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish. My mother used to get diagnosed with pneumonia a lot, when in reality what they were seeing on the xray was scaring from COPD (Chronic Pulmonary Disease). Fifteen pounds is a tremendous amount of weight to lose in a week however, but that could be explained from being ill and not being able to eat much. I know it is hard to wait for test results, but try not to panic. They will find out the answer and treat your grandfather for whatever is the problem. I am sure he is already on intravenous antibiotics. Take care and try not to stress.
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Pneumonia is a mass or water in the lungs that they have to drain out what they do is they stick a chest tube in your ribs and they put tape to hold it in place Cancer is when you loose a lot weight at one shot like what you said 15 lbs in a week the chills and so on and so forth Tuberculosis is a disease that they can treat with medications hope this helps you

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

How do antibiotics cause evolution in a population of tuberculosis bacteria

How do antibiotics cause evolution in a population of tuberculosis bacteria?
A. Antibiotics cause mutations in DNA of bacteria B. Antibiotics cause other types of resistant bacteria to change into tuberculosis bacteria C. Antibiotics kill bacteria without the resistance allele which leaves only resistant bacteria
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C.
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The answer is C No antibiotic is 100% so the few bacteria left that does have a resistance to the drug will now dominate the population.
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C. This is BASIC stuff. If you don't know the answer to this question on your own, somebody is not teaching well ... or you are avoiding the learning of some KEY concepts

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