how did soldiers get treated from tuberculosis during the civil war?
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There was no treatment for them. The drugs we have now were not around then and if they were, nothing was done for the soldiers.
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check these links : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_war http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War
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TB is spread through the air by means of "droplets" it is common in close living condidions because respiratory infections spread so easily... someone sneezes or coughs and the droplets fly in to the air and are inhaled by someone else. Imagine how closely the soldiers traveled, slept, ate, etc. There is still no cure for TB today and it is still transmitted the same way in underdeveloped countries. There was no treatment for TB during the Civil War, which is why it killed so many people. Try this link
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
What is the effect of mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is the effect of mycobacterium tuberculosis?
I just need really simple facts not too much details Thanks
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis*. The bacteria usually attack the lungs. But, TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States. TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The bacteria are put into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected. However, not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. People who are infected but not sick have what is called latent TB infection. People who have latent TB infection do not feel sick, do not have any symptoms, and cannot spread TB to others. But, some people with latent TB infection go on to get TB disease. People with active TB disease can be treated if they seek medical help. Most people with latent TB infection can take medicine so that they will not develop active TB disease.http://www.cdc.gov/TB/faqs/qa_introduction.htm
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I just need really simple facts not too much details Thanks
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis*. The bacteria usually attack the lungs. But, TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States. TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The bacteria are put into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected. However, not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. People who are infected but not sick have what is called latent TB infection. People who have latent TB infection do not feel sick, do not have any symptoms, and cannot spread TB to others. But, some people with latent TB infection go on to get TB disease. People with active TB disease can be treated if they seek medical help. Most people with latent TB infection can take medicine so that they will not develop active TB disease.http://www.cdc.gov/TB/faqs/qa_introduction.htm
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Can you get fired for having Tuberculosis
Can you get fired for having Tuberculosis?
Just had our TB skin test, mine came up negative but unfortunately my co-worker's came back positive. Can she lose her job for that?
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No, but she might be placed on a temporary leave of absence while she undergoes treatment. The treatment is very simple. Her family may have to be treated as well. My sister contracted it while working at a doctor's office and I think they put her out of work for about a week after a positive test while she took the meds.
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I wouldn't think so. That would be discrimination. You can get treatment for it, so that is probably what they will end up doing.
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No. A positive TB skin test does not mean you have an active TB infection, but that you have been exposed to it and carry the bacteria. There are also situations that can cause a false-positive result. TB cannot be spread if you do not have an active infection. After a positive test, usually a chest x-ray is taken, a sputum (mucus coughed up from the lungs) test is done. If it is determined that there is no live infection, the person may be given INH, and antibiotic that, if taken for several months, can stop the bacteria from turning into a live infection. If no other action is taken at your workplace, then she needs to contact her doctor
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Just had our TB skin test, mine came up negative but unfortunately my co-worker's came back positive. Can she lose her job for that?
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No, but she might be placed on a temporary leave of absence while she undergoes treatment. The treatment is very simple. Her family may have to be treated as well. My sister contracted it while working at a doctor's office and I think they put her out of work for about a week after a positive test while she took the meds.
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I wouldn't think so. That would be discrimination. You can get treatment for it, so that is probably what they will end up doing.
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No. A positive TB skin test does not mean you have an active TB infection, but that you have been exposed to it and carry the bacteria. There are also situations that can cause a false-positive result. TB cannot be spread if you do not have an active infection. After a positive test, usually a chest x-ray is taken, a sputum (mucus coughed up from the lungs) test is done. If it is determined that there is no live infection, the person may be given INH, and antibiotic that, if taken for several months, can stop the bacteria from turning into a live infection. If no other action is taken at your workplace, then she needs to contact her doctor
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