Monday, March 12, 2012

I have just been diagnosed with tuberculosis, but i have no idea what it is. any information

I have just been diagnosed with tuberculosis, but i have no idea what it is. any information ?????
I am 14 and i wonder how i A)spreads B)how this will affect my life C) if it will ever go away D)if the fact that i have a boyfriend will endanger him or my friends/ family
Infectious Diseases - 6 Answers
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis
2 :
have your parents or doctor explain it to you
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Here's a link you may find helpful. Just run a search for TB and you'll find tons and tons of info. There's no need to stay in the dark. And a lot of things depend on if your TB is active or latent so look up both. http://www.lungusa.org/site/c.dvLUK9O0E/b.4293531
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Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis, this is the most common. It is spread through airborne droplets and through saliva. So a person with tuberculosis can spread the disease just by being near to someone who is not infected. I suggest that you isolate yourself for the mean time until the doctor said that your disease is already non contagious. Im sorry but you also have to avoid kissing your boyfriend for a while until your cured. Most people who are living in confined places are also prone to tuberculosis because the disease can easily spread. But if your doctor have already given you the medications needed, mostly people who take it after 2 weeks is non contagious already but you still have to confirm it to the doctor. The medication of tuberculosis is about 6 to 12 months and after that a sputum exam will be conducted to find out if some trace of the bacteria is still there. Don't worry about your condition because your disease is curable if you take the medication frequently without stopping. People who are ignorant of taking the medications often lead them to secondary tuberculosis which is far more dangerous.
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It is a lung disease. Talk with your parents and your doctor. No doctor should ever give a diagnosis without explaining it to you in a way that you can understand.
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Please go to the CDC website an look at information on TB. Fortunately, most people become carriers and your body will form a tubercule in your lungs to contain it. People live very normal productive lives with TB. There are also antibiotics that can treat the bacterium and many people also recover

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