I'm devastated...my lil brother (17) started coughing out blood last week...he got his x-ray results today & we found out he has TB disease...he will be hospitalized....basically, will he be cured???
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TB is rare but but treated very seriously. At 17 he should normally respond well to the aggressive antiobiotics required so I would say he will be fine.
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i didnt know guys could get tb...i thought it was for females only...
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sweetie, it's good that you guys found out...it's generally curable...don't jump to any conclusions at this time...just be strong :) Hoping your brother gets well soon!
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It depends on the strain and if he takes his medicine. Some strains will go into remission others can be cured. Some times the portion of the infected lung can be surgically removed as a move toward a cure. People with Aids, contract it easily and it contributes to weakening their lives more readily. If you have been around him, undoubtedly you will be asked to have a TB test. It would be good to have it, especially if you are going into the health field, this way you can make your exposure known ahead of time. A positive test does not mean you will get TB, just that you have been exposed to it. Hope all goes well
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