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Tuberculosis of the spine, also known as spinal tuberculosis or Pott's disease, is not directly contagious. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) primarily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. However, spinal tuberculosis usually results from the spread of the infection from the lungs to the spine, rather than through direct contact with an infected individual. Therefore, while the underlying TB infection can be contagious, the spinal form itself is not spread through casual contact.
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Is pott's disease contagious?
Pott's disease (infection of the spine by mycobacterium tuberculosis) is not believed to be contagious, in either the latent or active state. Generally speaking, only pulmonary tuberculosis is contagious--and only in its active state. If the individual with Pott's disease has no pulmonary involvement, he or she should pose no risk as the bacteria have no way of moving from one individual to another.
Is atypical tuberculosis contagious to the partner?
yes
Is Primary koch infection contagious?
A primary Koch infection, which refers to the initial infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is not typically contagious unless it progresses to active tuberculosis. Active tuberculosis is contagious and can be spread through the air by coughing or sneezing.
How long is tuberculosis pleurisy contagious?
Tuberculosis pleurisy can be contagious as long as the active tuberculosis infection is present and the individual is not receiving effective treatment. Typically, a person with active pulmonary or pleural tuberculosis can transmit the bacteria to others for several weeks to months. Once they start appropriate anti-tuberculosis therapy, the contagious period usually decreases significantly, and they may no longer be contagious after about two weeks of effective treatment. However, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional for specific guidance.
What is contagious bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs?
answer is tuberculosis
Is tuberculosis a type of cancer?
No, it is a lung disease and is very contagious.
What are two facts about tuberculosis?
it is contagious 2 you have a strange cough
Can Tuberculosis of spine recur after treatment?
yes but it is uncommon
Is tuberculosis a type of skin cancer?
No, it is a lung disease and is very contagious.
How do you you get potts disease?
Pott's disease is when you have tuberculosis that spreads to your spine. So in order to have Pott's disease, you need to have had tuberculosis.
Is tuberculosis countigous?
If you are asking if TB (tuberculosis) is contagious, the answer is yes. If you are asking if TB is contiguous, the answer is when it is a synthetic viral epitope and is contiguously linked.
What disease is TB?
Tuberculosis is a deadly disease of the respritory system that is slightly contagious.
