Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Is it ok to kiss/have sexual intercourse with someone who has Latent Tuberculosis

Is it ok to kiss/have sexual intercourse with someone who has Latent Tuberculosis?
My boyfriend got the disease and he is under treatment for 6 months. Can I still kiss him?
Infectious Diseases - 3 Answers
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Your boyfriend's respiratory physician is generally the best person to ask, but it's not advisable for you to kiss him, as TB is spread by droplet contact and you could very well be exposed.
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No .. My friend had it and told nobody and we were in her house all the time, out of 5 of our 5 friends 3 of us got it, luckily i didnt .. but really you shouldnt .. Sorry ! x
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No

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Saturday, October 24, 2009

should I worry about my own health if my boyfriend was diagnosed with tuberculosis

should I worry about my own health if my boyfriend was diagnosed with tuberculosis?
He said he was given medication and it is not contagious?
Other - Diseases - 2 Answers
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i would worry about it. also, if i were you i would go get the TB shot. good luck.
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Yes, yes, yes! You should see your doctor right away and get tested. The doctor will then either treat you or give you a shot to immunize you. Tuberculosis is generally seen in people whose immune system is down, due to other illnesses, poor general health or exhaustion. If you are healthy and not run down, you have a good chance. But see your doctor anyway. (And never take ANYONE'S word for it when they say they're not infectious with anything, unless they can get a doctor's note.) Hope this helps

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

What personal protective equipment do you need when handling a animal that has Tuberculosis

What personal protective equipment do you need when handling a animal that has Tuberculosis?

Agriculture - 3 Answers
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a proper filter mask and exam gloves.make sure the area is mopped with 30% bleach and water after the livestock is treated.
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an infectious disease that may affect almost any tissue of the body, esp. the lungs, caused by the organism i would sujest very prtoective gear such as a protective suite with protective gloves a mask and anything that will protect you from this disease
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Oww. First of all you don't want any of it's milk (if it is a cow or goat) unless you can properly pasteurize the milk. Wear a protective suit that will prevent any liquid from entering your body. You might want to use bleach on the area where the animal has been resting on. You might also want to disinfect the area around the "spot" (about a 3 feet radius). Good Luck

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Friday, October 16, 2009

What is taxable in the morning air continuously and smoking can cause tuberculosis

What is taxable in the morning air continuously and smoking can cause tuberculosis?

Respiratory Diseases - 1 Answers
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Taxable morning air continuously is not too problematic in terms of transmission of tuberculosis, while smoking can lower the resistance of the lungs, so that the relative would facilitate exposure to the TB

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Why is the name of the tuberculosis airline passenger secret

Why is the name of the tuberculosis airline passenger secret?
He is a lawyer. My guess is that he threatened to sue anyone who reveals his name.
Current Events - 11 Answers
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Mass hysteria..........
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Probably. One law for lawyers and another for the rest of us.. It may be so he can infect more people, a form of population control. He seems totally unconcerned about doing it as long as he can do exactly as he likes.
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maybe the are afraid of a negative domino effect... hate crime... i have no clue.
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So that people wont try to harrass or hurt him in anyway. So that he can have some privacy
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He knows that he would get H*LL beat out of him if we knew who he was! He is an idiot
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same reason why a doctor wouldn't tell you. to keep his identity secret.... i mean, would you want the whole world to know you had TB!?
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I heard someone from Centers for Disease Control talk about this very point yesterday. He said that it's a doctor-patient thing, privacy rules the day, and - get this! - that to name him would be to ostracize and marginalize him and deprive him of compassion. Not *exactly* those words, but very close.
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My guess is he has the same right to patient confidentiality everybody else does!
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awesome guy before you go spread rumours of conspiracy can you tell me the name of patient zero in the SARS outbreak.......no i thought not
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I do believe if you know how to read German and go to the German web site they give his name. Other countries do not have to abide by American laws. My husband is German and reads and speaks it and said they gave his name.
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IF they will not tell you the names of people who are HIV positive why should they tell you the name of a guy with TB? And while the CDC did screw up and let him fly to overseas, once this guy was told he had a very dangerous form of TB, he should have done what they told him to do. If it truly is as dangerous as they say, he endangered hundreds if not thousands of lives by his actions. At the very least, he should have charges against him for his actions

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

How long does it take to get the results from a tuberculosis skin test when you see your doctor

How long does it take to get the results from a tuberculosis skin test when you see your doctor?
I would like to know when i go see my doctor and get my tb test. how long does it take for my results? thank you
Infectious Diseases - 4 Answers
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you need to get it read by a doc/nurse 48-72 hours after you got the injection under your skin. They will look for the amount of swelling in the area and if it is above 10mm then it is positive.
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They will re-check the injection site in 2-3 days to see if there was any reaction.
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with a tb test the results will show IMMEDIATLY. If your skin bubbles up when the pricked you with the needle then you have just tested positive for TB. if it doesnt bubble then its probably negative. Im a carrier for TB (which means i was once exposed to it) i dont HAVE it....but i do. It's called "inactive TB"...which means i will always test positive for it even though i dont ever get sick from it. It could become active again if i was to ever be exposed to it again where then i would have to go through the treatment again but then it will become inactive again after treatment.
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T.B. TEST MUST BE CHECK IN 2 DAYS BY YOUR DOCTOR

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Does infection and recovery from Tuberculosis lead to immunity

Does infection and recovery from Tuberculosis lead to immunity?
I was wondering if you become exposed to TB, and are treated or carrying it as latent TB, will you produce immunity that will stay with you forever. I am researching the newer QuantiFERON-TB GoldÂ® test, and didn't know if it would stay positive for life in those with past infection not just current or latent infection.
Respiratory Diseases - 2 Answers
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After recovery, you still have the TB antibodies in your body, which means you are a carrier. If you ever have to have a skin test, such as the Mantoux, it will turn up positive and you will then need a chest x-ray. If you have active TB, 3 positive sputum tests and a positive chest x-ray is conclusive. Antibiotics are started and the treatment lasts for months. So in answer to your question, no there is no immunity. You are just as likely to catch it again as anyone else.
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no. there is no immunity to TB

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

I have history of tuberculosis, will i still be accepted to graduate study in UK

I have history of tuberculosis, will i still be accepted to graduate study in UK?
I was diagnosed with minimal PTB two yrs ago, I had taken six months of treatment and was declared healed by my doctor but scars can still be seen in my chest xray. I graduated with honors in my undergraduate and i think have a good chance of being accepted if academic performance will only be the basis. Can i still go for my dream of UK education despite my medical problem?
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Absolutely NO problem. Go for it!
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The medical history and condition you have described will not keep you out of a UK university. However, TB is more common there than in the US, and I wonder if that is the best climate for you. It seems to me you would be better off living where it is dry.
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TB is a growing problem. The authorities are getting worried about it because TB is becoming drug resistant and posses a serious financial burden on society, since it doesn't kill people quickly and they need expensive long term care. That said, you don't have a problem do you? You are cured. You can be tested and are TB free, right? So get the documentation you need to prove it, and go on from there. Don't base your actions on fear. Anyone can get TB. If you are cured, then you are cured. It is not a genetic or mental disorder that will re-occur. Go for it. :-) Good Luck

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