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Can tb be prevented through immunization?
Tuberculosis is totally preventable, simply by avoiding contact with those who have been exposed to the disease. The are also a number of medications that can be prescribed for those who have inadvertently been exposed to tuberculosis.
To catch tuberculosis a person must?
To get tuberculosis, a person must be exposed to the air exhaled by an infected person for an extended period of time in a confined area.
How tuberculosis prevented?
I don't think that you can prevent this disease so to speak, the only way would be to not get exposed to it in the first place. So if you know someone that has TB avoid contact. This is partly true, and partly false. Having been exposed to tuberculosis and having inhaled tuberculosis germs, one can prevent tuberculosis; meaning tuberculosis disease, or TB by taking preventive medicine, primarily isoniazid or INH supplemented by vitamin B6. The course of treatment is typically 6 months. As the previous person commented, if you never get exposed to TB in the first place, there would be nothing to prevent. Persons that breathe in TB germs and do not have active tuberculosis disease have latent tuberculosis infection, or LTBI. The preventive meds, or INH would be prescribed to persons with LTBI in order to prevent them from developing tuberculosis disease, or TB.
Why do Ax Men have tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is a common occupational disease among lumberjacks or Ax Men due to prolonged exposure to dust, smoke, and other particles while working in the forestry industry. Inhaling these particles can lead to the development of tuberculosis over time if proper safety measures are not taken.
What was the oriental sun treatment?
The oriental sun treatment, also known as heliotherapy, was a therapeutic practice in which patients were exposed to sunlight to improve health and well-being. It was believed that sunlight had healing properties and could help treat various conditions such as tuberculosis, rickets, and depression. However, it fell out of favor due to concerns about sun damage and the development of more effective medical treatments.
How should patients be prepared for a breast self-examination?
Before beginning a monthly BSE, a woman's breasts should be completely exposed.
Can toilet disinfectant kill sperm?
Toilet disinfectants are not specifically designed to kill sperm. While some disinfectants may have ingredients that could potentially harm sperm if exposed directly and in high concentrations, they are not a reliable method of contraception. It is recommended to use proper forms of birth control to prevent pregnancy.
Do you have tuberculosis if you have a positive PPD test?
it means you were exposed to the virus, you need to have a chest x-ray to confirm a TB test. If the virus is active a sputum sample is needed to confirm a diagnosis of TB
How can drug resistance be avoided in case of TB?
I don't think that you can prevent this disease so to speak, the only way would be to not get exposed to it in the first place. So if you know someone that has TB avoid contact. This is partly true, and partly false. Having been exposed to tuberculosis and having inhaled tuberculosis germs, one can prevent tuberculosis; meaning tuberculosis disease, or TB by taking preventive medicine, primarily isoniazid or INH supplemented by vitamin B6. The course of treatment is typically 6 months. As the previous person commented, if you never get exposed to TB in the first place, there would be nothing to prevent. Persons that breathe in TB germs and do not have active tuberculosis disease have latent tuberculosis infection, or LTBI. The preventive meds, or INH would be prescribed to persons with LTBI in order to prevent them from developing tuberculosis disease, or TB.
How did Louis Pasteur help to improve the survival of hospital patients?
Louis Pasteur helped improved the survival of hospital patients by establishing the germ theory of illnesses, which led to increased emphasis on cleanliness. He also pioneered the use of vaccines (artificially weakened germs) to prevent diseases to which patients might be exposed.
What does the result in mantoux test reading after 72 hours erthema 55mm and induration 44 mm mean?
A Mantoux test reading of 55 mm erythema and 44 mm induration after 72 hours indicates a strong positive reaction, suggesting that the individual may have been exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis or has a latent tuberculosis infection. The significant induration, particularly over 15 mm, typically signifies a higher risk of active TB or previous exposure, especially in high-risk populations. Further evaluation and clinical correlation are necessary for diagnosis and management.
Is tuberculosis easy to get?
Tuberculosis (TB) is not considered easy to contract as it requires prolonged exposure to an infected individual, typically through airborne particles when they cough or sneeze. Factors such as close contact, weakened immune systems, and crowded living conditions can increase the risk of transmission. However, many people who are exposed do not become infected, and effective treatments and preventive measures are available.
