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Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a closely related family of Mycobacterium, usually M. bovis or M. tuberculosis. TB is spread through both unpasteurized milk and through aerosolized droplets expelled from the lungs of infected individuals, human and animal. Most developed countries have a TB eradication program in place, but there are multiple wildlife reservoirs (white-tailed deer in the US, badgers in the UK) that are significantly hindering progress towards total eradication.
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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.
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 you spread tb if it is inactive?
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.
Can TB spread by sexual intercourse?
No, that's totally wrong because TB means to cough regularly so there are no germs of cough your reproductive parts.
Can you die from tb?
Yes, untreated tuberculosis (TB) can be fatal. TB is a serious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body if not treated promptly. With proper medical treatment, most cases of TB can be cured.
How is tb primarly spred?
it is spread though the lungs , because the microbes are so small it makes it easier however they spread slowing which means that you might not get any symptoms for i while , it could take up to a year to realise you have tb.
