Tuberculosis (TB) testing is not typically performed annually for everyone; it depends on an individual's risk factors and exposure history. High-risk groups, such as healthcare workers or those with weakened immune systems, may be tested more frequently. For general populations, testing is usually done if symptoms arise or after potential exposure. Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations regarding TB testing.
No. It would be TB positive.
A zero result means you tested negative for TB.
at least annually
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.
someone who has been tested for tb and had a negative result but then on a second test has a positive result
Indefinite. Usually they are tested & certified annually.
If you get it tested annually and fit adequate filters it is very good.
Nobody will know unless you get it tested in a lab. This should be done annually with drinking waterNobody will know unless you get it tested in a lab. This should be done annually with drinking water
If you got a job offer at a hospital, but tested positive for TB, they cannot disqualify you from the position as that will amount to biased treatment and stigmatization.
Gonorrhea and HIV have the same risk factors. Patients with HIV should be tested annually for gonorrhea. All patients with gonorrhea should be tested for HIV.
The acid-fast stain is typically performed on sputum samples from TB patients to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Other specimens that can be tested include bronchial washings, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and tissue biopsies.
TB or Not TB was created on 2005-11-01.