Question 1

what do i do if i was exposed to tuberculosis?

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Get tested: Tuberculosis can start off as "silent" (no symptoms), so anyone who has been exposed should be tested soon after the exposure, and again in 3 months to follow up. Usually a skin test, unless special circumstances. See your primary care doctor. If you don't have a regular doctor, your local public health department should be able to do the test or tell you where you can get it done.

Question 2

what should you do if you think your child has been exposed to tuberculosis, and what are the immediate symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Go to a doctor: Usually a TB skin test and chest x-ray are done and sometimes cultures, but those are harder to obtain in young kids.  Cough, fever, generally feeling rotten would be the main symptoms.  Tb in children can be a very bad disease so it is always better to be evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 3

i was exposed to someone having severe tuberculosis today, what should be my immediate step in order to prevent the infection?

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: It depends on the actual exposure. Is the person getting treated? For how long have they been receiving treatment? Do they have negative sputum tests? If the person’s sputum tests are negative, the chances of you getting it are very low. If they are not being treated and you were with them without protection (masking), then you should see your doctor for testing. Good luck!

Question 4

how serious is tuberculosis?

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Tuberculosis: Few years ago, who estimated, one third of world population get TB infection. Highest rate: se asia, china, india, africa and latin america. If left untreated, 5-10% develop TB disease. Crowded, poor environmental condition, poor nutritional status enhance transmission. 
A slow killing disease, can affect every human organ, if untreated causes death. 3-4 meds needed for minimum 9 months for cure.

Question 5

can you die from tuberculosis?

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Yes: If untreated, tuberculosis can progress and kill.  There are good treatments for TB , and in most cases is

Question 6

can you advise for tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

TB: The tuberculosis bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection and TB disease.  Treatment for both entails taking antibiotics for a significant period.

Question 7

how can tuberculosis latency work?

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Tuberculosis latency: Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) occurs when one has been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but does not have active tuberculosis disease. It is not contagious in this state.

Question 8

how can i get tuberculosis in usa?

Accepted Answer

Close contact: By being in close contact with someone who has it.

Question 9

what happens if you have tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Its depends: Two types of tuberculosis (TB) exist. Each requires a specialist. Active TB often leads to fevers, cough, weight loss, weakness &amp; night sweats. This type of TB is serious, highly contagious &amp; requires several antibiotics to be taken for months. Fortunately active TB is a rare infection in the USA. Latent TB is more common, causes no symptoms, but it still requires an antibiotic for 6 to 9 months.

Question 10

what are the symptoms for tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Symptoms include cough [with mucus, blood], excessive night sweating, fatigue, fever, and unintentional weight loss. If you suspect that you may have been exposed to tb, see your physician for testing.

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