Tuesday, February 28, 2012

how long does a tuberculosis immunization last

how long does a tuberculosis immunization last?

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I have NEVER heard of a TB Immunization!!! There is a TB TEST that you can take. It is required when working in the Medical Health Field. What if I have been vaccinated with BCG? BCG is a vaccine for TB. This vaccine is not widely used in the United States, but it is often given to infants and small children in other countries where TB is common. BCG vaccine does not always protect people from getting TB. If you were vaccinated with BCG, you may have a positive reaction to a TB skin test. This reaction may be due to the BCG vaccine itself or due to infection with the TB bacteria. Your positive reaction probably means you have been infected with TB bacteria if You recently spent time with a person who has active TB disease; or You are from an area of the world where active TB disease is very common (such as most countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Russia); or You spend time where TB disease is common (homeless shelters, migrant farm camps, drug-treatment centers, health care clinics, jails, prisons).
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do they still give those immunizations...iw a s told two months ago that they treat and contain it these days
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http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/pubs/tbfactsheets/250120.htm check out this web site. IT might help you out and give you some more info...
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Try this site: http://www.immunizationinfo.org/VaccineInfo/vaccine_detail.cfv?id=18 I worked in Health care and I had to be checked yearly for TB. I think it was called a PPD test. Anyway, my son had BCG vaccine in Venezuela and it caused him to test positive when he was a baby here in the U.S. Well, I hope this helped and Good Luck!
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Generally it lasts for life. My sons were vaccinated in the 60's and they still show positive when tested, which was a hoot in school the first time they got tested I had the Health Nurse at my door, because it was common to inoculate them where we come from but not common at all in Canada. But I had the papers from the BCG test, because they wanted to quarantine them.
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Studies examining vaccine’s effectiveness against tuberculosis of the lungs have drawn various conclusions; however, one large study found the vaccine to protect about 50% of recipients. Effectiveness rates are highest among those who get the vaccination in early childhood. Those who receive the vaccine may still develop TB, but approximately 80% of recipients are protected from developing life-threatening forms of the disease, such as miliary disease and meningitis (inflammation of the brain). Accurate rates of adverse events due to the TB vaccine are difficult to estimate, but serious or long-term complications after TB immunization are uncommon. Frequent reactions to the TB vaccine include redness, swelling, or soreness at the injection site. Moderate swelling of the lymph nodes in the armpits or neck, which may progress to pus-filled nodes that require drainage in some people, also occurs. In addition, swelling at the injection site may turn into a pustule and then a scar. An ulcer may develop where the shot was given in some people. These reactions occur after approximately 1% to 2% of immunizations, and may last three months or longer. Because the TB vaccine is a live vaccine, it may cause TB meningitis, or disseminated TB (TB infection that has spread throughout the body), which occurs at a rate of 0.06 to 1.56 cases per 1 million vaccinated. The vaccine may also cause tuberculosis infection of bone growth centers, which may occur several years after the vaccine was given. A person previously vaccinated may have a positive reaction to a TB skin test, potentially causing confusion for health care providers attempting to determine if that person has TB. Outbreaks of drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis, mainly among HIV-infected people, have been reported in the U.S. These tuberculosis cases respond poorly to treatment and have very high death rates.
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TB immunizations are folk lore and have never been used or proven effective.
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as far as i know there is no TB immunization i do know that you can have the germ of it and as long as you take meds you will be fine.
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The rest of your life as long as your immunity does not get compromised. once its compromised you get Tuberculosis



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Friday, February 24, 2012

how to know if i have tuberculosis

how to know if i have tuberculosis?
i just had a shot for TB or tuberculosis and i want to know how do i know if i do have it or not?
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ask your doctor, he will be glad to tell you that your just fine
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get tested
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Go to your doctor and get tested. How else?
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go to your health department and request a TB tine test.
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the shot changes collers if you have it
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The initial test is a TB reaction test, a very common test that is given to prospective employees in the healthcare field. There are also many other reasons why a TB reaction test may be ordered for you. It consists of a needle going barely underneath your forearm's skin, and the needle injects a very small amount of test fluid. If, in 48 hours, you show a positive reaction (marked by an injection site rash of a certain size or greater), then there is a chance you have TB, and the test will be repeated. The most definitive test for TB, however, is a blood culture. This is where they draw blood into a sterile canister, and have biological lab technicians see if they can grow TB bugs (mycobacteria) in petri dishes. If they can, well, that means you have TB bacteria in your blood, and your doctor may diagnose you with TB. [EDIT: The TB test is read after 48 hours, and not 10-20 minutes like I previously said. Thank you for the information and correction, Olga.]
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There is a TB test you can do. I am not sure if this is what you did here, but normally when a TB test is done - then nurse will inject this clear solution on your arm and you will need to have it read within 48 to 72 hours. You can actually read the results yourself. All you have to do is look at where you got the shot and if it is red and swollen after a day or two, then your TB test will be +Positive... if your skin clears up again and you do not see any reaction then your result will be -Negative. Wishing You the Best in Health! Olga Strickland Independent Distributor Olga_i@mynsp.com www.mynsp.com/olga The world leader in herbs and health supplements



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Monday, February 20, 2012

What is the tuberculosis prognosis

What is the tuberculosis prognosis?
What are the odds of surviving? and if somebody carries the disease, can it resurface later on through smoking or anything else? Thanks
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With regular tuberculosis, you have an excellent chance of surviving. Most depends on taking your medications. I think after you are cured, compared to someone who has never had the disease, your chance of getting it again would be slightly increased. If you have HIV your chances would be significantly higher. Persons with latent TB have a 5% to 10% lifetime risk of developing active TB, half of which is in the first year after becoming infected. Persons with HIV infection and LTB have up to a 7% per year chance of developing active TB http://www.metrokc.gov/health/tb/tbtargeted.htm The rare Miliary Tuberculosis (only 1% of TB cases) with early and appropriate treatment, the mortality rate is reduced to less than 10%. The earlier the diagnosis, the better the likelihood of a positive outcome. Early treatment for suspected TB has shown to improve outcome. Untreated Miliary TB has a close to 100% mortality rate. http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC1476.HTM
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TUBERCULOSIS PROGNOSIS The prognosis for recovery from TB is good for most patients. The key to success is early diagnosis of the disease followed by a careful program of medication. The most serious form of tuberculosis, miliary tuberculosis, is still fatal in many cases, but it is seldom seen in developed countries today


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Thursday, February 16, 2012

what is the short/long term effects of Tuberculosis

what is the short/long term effects of Tuberculosis.?
plz be specific and have me more datails for your answer, u can include the web u get from the answer if u can.
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short term - bit of a cough long term if not treated - death source of reference England the 1300's to 1900's
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Try WebMD
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Lung Problems FTW.
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check out this site.... http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Tuberculosis.html
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the long term affect of taht disease is that it can kill you. I dont know the long term affect.first you start to cough blood and become really sick.
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Short - Cough up blood, Shortness of Breath & Chest Pain Long - You end up dieing if it's not treated in the early stages



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Sunday, February 12, 2012

will Cured Tuberculosis be a reason for rejection of the UAE(Dubai) visa

will Cured Tuberculosis be a reason for rejection of the UAE(Dubai) visa)?
I had TB in the year 1998,which is cured with medication in 6 months.since then, i have no problems of TB ever.But the scars of TB are still visible in my lungs even after 11 yrs.will this be regarded as a reason for rejection?I have decided to move to dubai to pursue my career in the UAE naw.I fit and fine at now.
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Cured tuberculosis if the scar is still present then it might be the cause of visa rejection. To be perfect you ask the Doctor to erase the scar by laser so that it will not be visible.
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What I have seen in news reports about Dubai is that commonly workmen have their visas taken away so they cannot leave the country and are forced to work without pay. Women, even educated ones, who expect professional or maid service work are forced into prostitution.
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Contrary to the first responder, scars on your lung cannot be removed "by laser". I have NO reason to understand the passport/visa issues of Dubai, but I have heard on the news that their economy is tanking, I would be more inclined to believe that may be the reason.
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Scars in the lungs are a criteria for rejection as per GAMCA rules. So if you are coming from asia, you are supposed to undergo a Pre-medical examination in you home country in one of the GAMCA approved clinics. You will be declared "medically unfit for GCC" there itself. If you are able to clear your medical there, then there is a chance you might be able to get through in UAE. Qatar and kuwait are very strict in this issue. I am not very sure about UAE. I don't agree with this criteria for rejection nor do i believe this cause for rejection makes any logical sense. I also have a family member who is unable to come due to the same issue. Thats why I spent last couple of months researching this subject. There is no way you can remove the scars like some one as suggested(laser ??) However , I have heard of a very few persons who have got through by Gods grace. All the best. If you have any information on this subject please share



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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

what are the mode of spread of tuberculosis

what are the mode of spread of tuberculosis?
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Breathing. A person with TB can infect you just by exhaling - they don't have to be coughing to be contagious.
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Airborne bacteria
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Exposure to tubercle bacilli in airborne droplet nuclei produced by people with pulmonary or laryngeal tuberculosis during expiratory efforts, such as coughing, singing or sneezing. Health care workers are exposed during medical procedures such as bronchoscopy, autopsy and intubation. Laryngeal tuberculosis is highly contagious. Prolonged close exposure to an infectious case may lead to infection of contacts. Direct invasion through mucous membranes or breaks in the skin may occur but is extremely rare. Bovine tuberculosis results from exposure to tuberculous cattle, usually by ingestion of unpasteurized milk or dairy products, and sometimes by airborne spread to farmers and animal handlers. Except for rare situations where there is a draining sinus, extrapulmonary tuberculosis (other than laryngeal) is generally not communicable.
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TB is spread from one person to another through the air. The bacteria are ejected into the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. People nearby breathe in the bacteria and become infected.
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tuberculosis is spread by airborne particles, known as droplet nuclei, that can be generated when persons with pulmonary or laryngeal TB sneeze, cough, speak, or sing. Persons who share the same airspace with persons with TB disease are at greatest risk for infection. Infection occurs when a susceptible person inhales droplet nuclei containing tubercle bacilli, and these bacilli become established in the alveoli of the lungs and spread throughout the body



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Saturday, February 4, 2012

I had Tuberculosis please answer my questions

I had Tuberculosis please answer my questions?
Hi im a guy so i had TB when i was 17( last year) now i wil be 19 in about 3 months. I just want to know can TB stunt your height growth? I didnt grow ever since i had TB. Is it true that Tb can stunt your growth? Or its just me ...
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no im pretty sure it doesnt...i havent heard of any cases of TB stunting growth. A vast majority of TB cases are pulmonary anyways...how tall are you dude



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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

what is the rationale of cough in tuberculosis

what is the rationale of cough in tuberculosis?

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me
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although you can probably find as much or more information by looking it up on the internet, the bacillus infection causes irritaiton to the small air sacs in the lungs causing the cough. its also spread that way.
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Tuberculosis is an infection that starts in the lungs and spreads to other body organs. It is highly contagious and may spread quickly among families, friends, or work associates. It is a disease more common in elderly people or those with Aids. If not treated, tuberculosis may be a very serious illness. The bacteria that causes tuberculosis are spread in the air from person to person by coughing and/or sneezing. The cough is from the irritation of the lungs. The disease presents different symptoms in different people. Some people present with sudden high fevers, sore throat, and cough. Others may feel tired and have general body aches, night sweats, and low grade fevers for months. Tuberculosis always affects the lungs but can infect any part of the body; symptoms may depend on the part of your body that is infected. The cough is a given and I'm unsure if rationale is the correct word because the only answer is - TB attacks the lungs producing the effects of coughing, sore throat, and sneezing which release airborne droplets causing others to be infected



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