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.
2 :
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
3 :
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
3 :
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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