| TB |
| Again, TB test question? |
Most hospitals do 2 tests before you get to start work. its a standard of care. Joint commision I think requires it now... ... |
| Postive tb test? |
Some people have an allergic reaction to the test which means they don't necessarily have TB. She/he should follow up with there doctor ... |
| Can you get TB from a TB skin test? |
No, I dont think so. Tuberculosis is aquired through inhalation of the germ. I did some research though and couldnt find you any proof that you cannot get TB from a TB skin test.
If you are con... |
| Can you get TB by drinking off someone's glass who has TB? |
yes, it's possible to contract it that way. ... |
| Info on TB caught from yoga instructor in Beverly Hills? |
About 2 billion people (1/3 of the world's pop) has TB. 5,000 people die from TB every day. Every year the U.S. has between 15-16,000 cases of TB but 10-15 million people with latent TB (whe... |
| Girlfriend exposed to TB? |
She probally has the inactive form of TB, and there is not matter of wether it is 'strong' enough. The inactive form is completly non-contracable, however if the inactive forms turns int... |
| Can a TB test tell if you've smoked weed? |
No, it can't. The TB skin test detects whether you have developed an immune response to TB (whether you've been previously exposed to TB) ... |
| Can a person contract TB if they have already been vaccinated against it? |
positive TB test indicate one of 3 first old infection or vaccination second recent infection differentiated by width of erythemated skin usually BCG vaccination yield less than 10 ml induration th... |
| Is the TB in breast milk? |
You should be able to safely breast feed since you do not have an active case and as long as you do not have any open breast lesions or mastitis. ... |
| What happens if I have a positive TB test? |
I think you're refering to the tuberculin or Mantoux test. It is a procedure wherein proteins from the TB bacilli is injected into your skin. After 3 days the increase in the size of the wheal... |
| Natural immunity to TB percentages? |
I don't know the percentage but I was the only one in my year who didn't have it either. ... |
| Tubercolosis (TB)? |
I don't know why you are thinking of TB as the first diagnosis, maybe you live in an area where it is common and/or people are not vaccinated, or your friend has a predisposing condition or wa... |
| What are allergic reactions to tb test? |
I just had a tb test too. I was worried that I was positive because I had a small rash but I was told that it was just an allergic reaction also. The nurse also said that if it was positive it woul... |
| When should TB shot area go back to normal? |
you can't already have the diagnosis of being negative, you may be a carrier but show no reaction. it must be checked in 36-48 hrs, if the sight is less than 1mm you are negative. the redness ... |
| A question about latent TB? |
It is unlikely that persons with latent tb would be able to spread it to another person throught the blood. Tb usually attacks the lungs and is really only found there or in lung secretions (such ... |
| Worries about TB? |
Amar D's answer is right on however I would like to add night-sweats as a common symptom of TB. Look for that too. ... |
| How to handle post disease trauma ? TB? |
You need to speak to your doctor for specific information about risk. With that said, if you no longer have the bacteria in your blood system and have no active infection (as per x-rays) than you ... |
| I have the tb germ plz i have some questions i'm worried? |
Sweetie, I'm sorry about your health! I would suggest you set up an appointment with your doctor so you get tested out and see what is really going on and also get proper treatment and ask hi... |
| Is the Tb under the skin? |
the TB test is called a Mantoux test...
it's an intra-dermal test, which means is just under the skin...
it really won't hurt much cos' its not like an injection where they insert... |
| My childhood immuniztions list TB tinc as one of my vaccines. Could that cause my TB skin test to be positive |
The earlier answerer is confused. A "TB tine" IS a TB skin test. It is NOT a BCG vaccination. If the result of the childhood TB tine skin test is negative, then your test 18 months age... |
| About the tb shot? |
You were misinformed.
The BCG bacteria that have been injected are NOT infectious, only attenuated bacteria..
However its wise to stay away from persons at risk such as women in the first trimest... |
| TB on the news? |
TB is a highly infectious disease spread by close contact with an infected person it is carried by airborne droplets so everytime he talked, sneezed , coughed, and took deep breaths he expelled th... |
| TB? I need answers? |
In the past, TB took many lives. My grandmother and 3 of my aunts had it. Grandmother and one aunt died. Two Aunts seemed to recover (one now dead from other causes). I think the doctors have l... |
| TB test induration >5mm on the same day? |
Hmmm,Is this UR 1st test ever and have U been exposed to anyone recently that has active TB?[health dept. will let U know]Unfortunately there is a rise in TB,but its treatable.More resources are av... |
| TB testing question? |
The TB test is done with a needle. A 1cc syringe to be exact, you are injected just under the skin. See cited website.
You must have this test read after 2 days.
Unless you want to expose y... |
| TB on a air craft? |
Any one who is old enough to read knows if you have an active case of anything esp TB you run the risk of infecting other people. I wonder about his wife as well as all the people on the plane and ... |
| TB more information? |
Check out this website.... ... |
| TB help??? |
You probably need to have it looked at by the school nurse. Someone needs to have a look at it to be sure that everything is okay with the results. ... |
| TB shot??!?!?!? |
First they put on gloves, then wipe your forearm with an alcohol swab. let dry. the needle goes slightly under the skin, just enough where you can see the bevel (tip), injection should result in a ... |
| TB test..How often do you get one..? |
i'm a nurse and have been getting a TB test every year for 10 years. Now if i had a positive test then they would do a chest x-ray and then after that proved negative I only would do a chest ... |
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