Tuberculosis is my assigned topic for a research paper. I REALLY need cites that will help me find all the info I can about TB. The paper needs to be between 5 and 7 pages so I'm not sure exactly how much info i will need to make the 5 page minimum. If you guys could help with cites or any info i would really appreciate it =] And maybe posing questions would help too...
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Webmd.com
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Did you ever think to do research in a library
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u should check this sites. it has the most complete details about tuberculosis. good luck with ur paper :8) www.medicinenet.com/tuberculosis/article.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis is a deadly disease. There are 4 types 1. Active TB 2. Latent TB 3. MDR TB (Multy Drug Resistant) 4. XDR TB (Extend Drug TB). The first one says that the TB bacteria is present in your body and it is active. There are posibilities of spreading while singing, talking and coughing. The second one says that the TB bacteria is present but it is in inactive state, It may turn in to active at any point of time when the immune system goes down. The third and fourth are worst case. It is very difficult to get rid of it. But still it is possible to get rid of it. The TB patient can get all kind of diseases like HIV and all kind of deadly diseases. The bacteria eats the lung day by day causing weak spots in the lung which will burst during a strong caugh and causing death. Normally the course of medication starts from 6 months and it depends on the condition of the patient. In worst case the medication may take even 2 years too. There are 3 tests available to confirm the presence of TB bacteria in the body. They are. 1. Sputum Test 2. Skin Test 3. Chest PA view X-Ray. After proper medication, this deadly disease leaves a foot mark in the lung which is called as lung calcification. Which means the deposition of excess calcium in the lung. The eaten parts of the lung by the bacteria are filled with the calcium during the medical treatment. For more information search for american lung association in google. For your information, I suffered from TB and now perfectly alright. Hope this helps you.
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.May want to check Colorado and New York history .Two of the biggest history spots .Took my uncle after the second W.W. But the best history will be Colorado 1860s through 1950s.Colo Spgs. I lived in a house that use to be a T.B. hospital.
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Tuberculosis (TB) - Topic OverviewProvided by: 100% of users found this article helpful.Topic Overview What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that is most often found in the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can spread to other parts of the body (extrapulmonary TB). TB in the lungs is easily spread to other people through coughing or laughing. Treatment is often successful, though the process is long. Treatment time averages between 6 and 9 months. Related Articles Tuberculosis (TB) - Treatment Overview Tuberculosis (TB) - What Happens » More overview Articles Tuberculosis is either latent (dormant) or active. Latent TB means that you have the TB-causing bacteria in your body, but you cannot spread the disease to others. However, you can still develop active TB. Active TB means the infection is spreading in your body and, if your lungs are infected, you can spread the disease to others. What causes tuberculosis? Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, slow-growing bacteria that thrive in areas of the body that are rich in blood and oxygen, such as the lungs. What are the symptoms? If you have latent TB, you will not have symptoms unless the disease becomes active. Most people don't know that they have latent TB. Symptoms of active TB may include: Ongoing cough that brings up thick, cloudy, and sometimes bloody mucus from the lungs (sputum). Fatigue and weight loss. Night sweats and fever. Rapid heartbeat. Swelling in the neck (when lymph nodes in the neck are infected). Shortness of breath and chest pain (in rare cases). Sometimes, when you are first infected, the disease is so mild you don't know you have it. This is also true for people with latent TB because they have no symptoms. How is TB spread to others? People who have a latent TB infection cannot spread the disease. TB in the lungs (pulmonary TB) is contagious. It spreads when a person who has active disease exhales air that contains TB-causing bacteria and another person inhales the bacteria from the air. TB in other areas outside of the lungs (extrapulmonary TB) cannot spread easily to others. How is TB diagnosed? Latent TB is usually found through a tuberculin skin test (also called a TB skin test, PPD test, or Mantoux test) or a blood test. Active TB is diagnosed by finding the TB-causing bacteria in fluid from the lungs (sputum) or in samples from other parts of the body. Doctors sometimes use a chest X-ray to help diagnose active TB. Extrapulmonary TB is diagnosed by a biopsy and culture, CT scan, or MRI. How is it treated? Doctors generally use a combination of four antibiotics to treat active TB, whether it occurs in the lungs or elsewhere. Medications for active TB must be taken for at least 6 months. Almost all people who take their medications as directed are cured. If tests continue to show an active TB infection, treatment is extended for 8 to 9 months. One antibiotic taken for 9 months is the usual treatment for latent TB. This prevents the infection from becoming active and reduces the risk of complications. If you miss doses of medication or you stop treatment too soon, your treatment may go on longer or you may have to start over. This can also cause the infection to get worse or lead to antibiotic-resistant infections that are much harder to treat. A health professional may have to watch you take your medications. This may mean daily visits to a doctor's office or public health facility. Or the health professional may come to your home or workplace. A cure for TB requires you to take all doses of the antibiotics. Direct observational treatment ensures that people follow medication instructions, which is helpful because of the long treatment course for TB. Cure rates for TB have greatly improved because of this treatment practice. If active TB is not treated, it can damage the lungs or other organs and can possibly cause death. Frequently Asked Questions Learning about tuberculosis (TB): What is tuberculosis? What is latent TB? What is active TB? What is extrapulmonary TB? What causes tuberculosis? What are the symptoms of TB? How is TB spread to others? When should I call a doctor? Can a test detect TB early? Being diagnosed: How is active TB diagnosed? How is latent TB diagnosed? Getting treatment: How is latent TB treated? How is active TB treated? What medications are used to treat TB? When is surgery used to treat TB? Ongoing concerns: What can I do so that I don't get TB? How can the spread of TB be prevented? What are the complications of TB? Living with tuberculosis: What do I need to do if I have TB? Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Alfred A. Lardizabal, MD - Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine/Tuberculosis Last Updated: 05/16/2007 © 1995-2007, Healthwise, Incorporated, P.O. Box 1989, Boise, ID 83701. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. For more information, click here. Privacy Policy. How this information was developed. Additional Information Tuberculosis (TB) - MedicationsTuberculosis (TB) - Exams and Tests Was this article helpful? Tell us what you think. 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