Monday, December 28, 2009

Is it possible to have inactive tuberculosis for the rest of your life

Is it possible to have inactive tuberculosis for the rest of your life?
I have t.b and I was wondering if incoupd have it inactive fonthe rest of my life....it is a scary to know you might someday hav it active and sloly die What causes t.b to become active?
Respiratory Diseases - 1 Answers
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Yes, once you become infected with TB the germ, (tubercle bacillus) stays in your body for life, this is what "inactive TB" is/means. It can become active again but there are medications which can prevent that from happening. If you have concerns about this you should discuss it with your doctor. Edit...A weakened immune system is usually the reason and what makes one more vulnerable. Any illness, condition, (such as flu viruses) or drugs/treatment (such as immunosuppressants, chemotherapy, etc.) that weaken the immune system can trigger activation


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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Sunday, December 20, 2009

What instructions would you give a patient suspected of having tuberculosis

What instructions would you give a patient suspected of having tuberculosis?

Infectious Diseases - 2 Answers
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Here you go: http://www.google.com/search?q=patient+instructions+tuberculosis&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
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I'm guessing you are NOT a doctor or even a nurse, because you'd know the answer! GET THIS PERSON TO THE ER, STAT, as they say! They'll be quarantined and anyone in contact will be as well, since TB is not routinely tested for anymore. BUT...it's still quite serious. No, it can NOT be treated with bed rest (or Doc Holliday would have lived to a ripe old age), or lemons, or herbs! It needs hospitalization



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