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What is the class IV of pulmonary tuberculosis?

CLASSIFICATION Class IV (TB inactive) A child/adolescent with or without history of previous TB and any of the ff: (±) previous chemotherapy (+) radiographic evidence of healed/calcified TB (+) Mantoux tuberculin test (-) signs and symptoms suggestive of TB (-) smear/culture for M. tuberculosis.


Different between TB and pneumonia in X-ray?

They are both scarring but you cannot distinguish between them through a mere XRAY. You have to have a Tb skin test done or a sputum culture test


What other issues can cause a positive reading of a TB skin test?

Issues such as previous BCG vaccination, infection with non-tuberculosis mycobacteria, recent viral infections, or incorrect administration of the test can cause a false positive reading of a TB skin test. These conditions may lead to a reaction to the purified protein derivative (PPD) that is similar to a true positive result for tuberculosis infection.


When do you say someone is positive of Mantoux test?

A Mantoux test is done by injecting a very small amount of TB protein ( antigens) under the top layer of skin. The skin test is then read 2 or 3 days later, a positive test, doesn't always mean someone has TB; it just means that you have been exposed to TB at sometime in your life, a follow up XRay or CT scan to reveal if there is an active infection should be done.A sputum test can also be done to determine if there is active infection.


Is it safe to have a TB skin test if you already have a positive TB skin test and also have aortic valve regurgitation?

It is contraindicated to have a second TB test after a previous positive test result.


How many KB to 1 TB?

1,073,741,824. Each tier is 1024x the previous, so a TB is 1024 GB, which have 1024 MB and so forth.


By refusing to listen to his son what does Creon reveal about himself?

fudeu negada,tb n sei huahuah


Your husband has had xray and doctor says he thinks he has TB and has had blood and sputum test waiting for CT Scan he has been ill and Dr thinks he has had it for approx 16 weeks should he go to work?

It would not be responsible to go to work if the possible diagnosis is active TB.


What happens if MMR vaccination is given two weeks after BCG vaccination?

Known to be HIV positive A serious disease Previous or current history of TB On systemic steroids Positive TB skin test in the past Live vaccines given in the last 4 weeks Previous BCG vaccination Pregnant or breastfeeding Raised temperature or fever General septic skin condition It is important to keep your record of BCG vaccination for future medical reference.


When was TB or Not TB created?

TB or Not TB was created on 2005-11-01.


What is 10 tb?

1 tb= 1000gb 10 tb= 10000gb


How much is 1.5 tb?

1.5 tb = 1 and a half tb