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Are HIV patients less resistant to TB?
Yes, HIV patients are less resistant to TB. TB testing and treatment are critical for patients with AIDS.
Why is the tuberculosis vaccine not routinely offered to patients?
There isn't a vaccine for TB. There's a TB test. And I agree, patients should be tested. Permission has to be given by the patients to conduct the test.
Why is it more difficult to identify hiv-tb co-infections among hiv patients than to identify them among tb patients?
because in hiv infections there is diminution of immunity..so the manifestations of tb is less...even the mantoux shows sometimes negative
Should patients with XDR-TB be confined in special hospitals?
yes
What is responsible for the evolution of TB strains that are resistant to multiple drugs?
patients not being able to get treat
Is it true that Mammoth Cave was a hospital in the 1840's?
Yes, Mammoth Cave was a hospital, a TB Hosptial in fact. Dr. John Croghan, owner of Mammoth Cave, along with everyone else at that time, had no idea how to cure TB. He thought that maybe the cave's constant temperature and humidity would help TB patients. So, he took 16 voluntary patients into Mammoth Cave where they remained for 10 months. They stayed in stone and wooden huts which were built by the slaves of Dr. Croghan. One of the patients left on his own, and eventually most of the patients died. We now know, of course, that the cold, dark, damp cave was the absolute worst place for TB patients, but Dr. Croghan was just trying anything to help his patients.
What is the prognosis for people with TB?
The prognosis for people with TB is generally good if they receive prompt and appropriate treatment. With proper medication and adherence to treatment, most people are able to recover fully. However, complications can arise if the disease is left untreated or not managed effectively.
Why must healthcare workers be concerned about tuberculosis?
There are multiple reasons: -TB is highly contagious and can be spread from the patient to the healthcare worker and from the healthcare work to other patients. -It is spread through the air as small particles. -TB treatment MUST be completed fully. In other words, the medication used to treat TB has become less effective in treating the pathogen because patients are not taking the medication properly. This has lead to highly resistant strains of TB. -Highly resistant strains pose a higher risk for infecting healthcare works and other patients. *Patients should take medication the same time every day and for the full amount of time it is prescribed.
How long should a patients record be kept accessible?
forever
Can you prevent Tuberculosis?
Avoid going near to patients having active TB lesion, eat healthy, and get regular checkups.
What is complicated silicosis?
Complicated. Patients with complicated silicosis have noticeable shortness of breath, weight loss, and extensive formation of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) in the lungs. These patients are at risk for developing tuberculosis (TB).
Where can someone get a free tb test done at in phoenix Arizona?
To get a TB test done in Phoenix, Arizona patients can go to the Minute Clinic. The Minute Clinic is provided by CVS Pharmacy.
