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What is the cause for TB?
The Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium causes TB. It is spread through the air when a person with TB (whose lungs are affected) coughs, sneezes, spits, laughs, or talks.TB is contagious, but it is not easy to catch. The chances of catching TB from someone you live or work with are much higher than from a stranger. Most people with active TB who have received appropriate treatment for at least 2 weeks are no longer contagious.
The period of communicability of pulmonary tuberculosis?
An individual is able to spread pulmonary tuberculosis from an assigned date of 3 months prior to symptom onset or a positive lab report. An individual is considered no longer communicable after effective treatment has been demonstrated for greater than or equal to 2 weeks causing a significant reduction in symptoms.
Is chickenpox contagious after they're dry?
Chickenpox is no longer contagious after the bumps are scabbed over and dry.
Are molluscom spots contagious?
It depends, if they are treated they are no longer contagious. If they are infected or not treated they can be spread to other humans.
Is chickenpox contagious when bumps are visible?
Chickenpox is no longer contagious once the lesions are scabbed over. So it is possible for spots to be visible, but to no longer be contagious.A chickenpox rash is contagious until all lesions are scabbed over. A person may no longer be contagious even if the spots are still visible.
Can anxiety and stress cause tuberculosis?
No : Stress cannot cause tuberculosis. Yes: stress can aggravate tuberculosis However the above applies to any illness. ie Lets take a simple illness, (the common cold).You are morely likely to catch a cold if your immune system is weakened. Stress can be one of the factors.If you have a cold you will take longer to recover if you are suffering from stress.Some western doctors are realising that diseases should be treated on two fronts: Body and mind. (see causes of pulmonary tuberculosis )
I'm a bridesmaid tomorrow and have tonsillitis?
If it is strep you are contagious for 24 hours after you start antibiotics and are without a fever. If it is viral that is not as serious but you will be contagious for longer.
What is the symptoms pulmonary bilateral tuberculosis?
Chest pains, coughing up blood, a prolonged cough for longer than three weeks are common symptoms of pulmonary TB. Systemic symptoms include fevers, chills, loss of appetite, night sweat, weight loss, pallor and fatigue. However, the symptoms may be different if TB has moved from the lungs into other parts of the body, including the central nervous system and the lymphatic system.
Is vaginitis contagious?
Depending on the bacteria, the infection will no longer be contagious between one and three days after beginning antibiotics. To be safe always use condoms.
When is kennel cough not contagious?
Kennel cough is not contagious when the symptoms have completely resolved and the affected dog has been cleared by a veterinarian as no longer being infectious.
Can you cook food for others if you have scabies?
It is not recommended to cook for others if you have scabies, as scabies is a highly contagious skin condition. It is best to avoid cooking for others until you have received treatment and are no longer contagious.
How did pocahontes die?
she died from a disease call tuberculosis.(wished she could have lived longer!)
