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No, inactive tuberculosis (TB), also known as latent TB, cannot be spread to others. In this state, the bacteria are present in the body but are not active, meaning the person does not have symptoms and is not contagious. Only active TB disease, where the bacteria are multiplying and causing illness, can be transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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Is TB a bacteria and lives but is inactive in the body?
TB is not a bacteria but a mycobacterium. Most people who become infected do get sick but not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick.Roughly 5% of people infected with M. tuberculosis actually develop TB. But there are people who are infected but not sick. They have latent TB infection. Those who have a latent infection are asymptomatic, do not feel sick, and are not contagious.In short it is not considered a bacteria and in some cases it does be come inactive.
How does tb spread?
TB is an airborne disease it tends to spread mostly through air, if the infected person simply coughs,sneezes,talks or even breathes the infection will be likely to be spread if a person inhales it then they'll be likely to have tb
What diseases can be spread through saliva?
tb
Can a school require a TB test?
Yes a school can require you to get a TB test, so it doesn't spread.
Can you get TB Tuberculosis from touching surfaces or clothing of a infected person?
You certainly can.
What is full form of tb?
Tuberculosis is the long form of TB. It is a contagious disease that is easily spread and attacks the respiratory system.
Your dad is having fever from 4 months could it be TB?
Fever can be found in many types of illnesses. TB has a certain set of symptoms. Among them are: night sweats, shortness of breath, cough, fever, weight loss, fatigue. TB, left untreated, can be dangerous. TB is contagious. It is spread by droplets from the infected person. It is spread more rapidly indoors or in enclosed spaces. TB can spread quickly in tight confined places such as jails and barracks
How are the kidneys affected by TB?
the kidneys are probably the commonest site of extrapulmonary TB. There may, however, be few symptoms even though part of a kidney is destroyed. TB may spread to the bladder. In men, it may spread to the prostate gland and nearby structures.
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.
If someone has TB can it spread to someone else?
Yes. TB is contagious, but it's not easy to catch. The germs grow slowly. You usually have to spend a lot of time around a person who has it. That's why it's often spread among co-workers, friends, and family members.
Can tuberculosis be asymptomatic?
Yes, tuberculosis (TB) can be asymptomatic, particularly in its latent form. In latent TB, the bacteria remain inactive in the body, and the individual does not exhibit symptoms and cannot spread the disease. However, if the latent infection becomes active, it can lead to symptoms such as a persistent cough, fever, and weight loss. Regular screening is essential for early detection, especially in high-risk populations.
Can a fully cured TB patient be suspected to have latent TB?
Yes, it is possible that a person previously diagnosed with active TB and was completely cured be suspected to haveÊlatent TB. Aside from the medicine that cured the patient of active TB, there is also a high chance that the body's immune system has controlled the infection but unable to completely remove it from the body. Hence, the infection remains in the body, lying in an inactive or latent state.
