Saturday, May 28, 2011

Acid-fast staining was performed on a sputum sample from a patient exhibiting clinical signs of Tuberculosis

Acid-fast staining was performed on a sputum sample from a patient exhibiting clinical signs of Tuberculosis,?
A. The sample contained bacteria with mycolic acid in their cell walls, suggestive of members of the genus Mycobacterium B. The sample contained endospore forming bacteria C. The sample contained non-acid-fast cells, suggestive of members of the genus Mycobacterium Reset Selection
Infectious Diseases - 2 Answers
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A. It's not C as kelle says. MTb are acid-fast, it's one of the notable characteristics of mycobacterium species. Can't believe she took the time to google it and still couldn't get it straight.
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C http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycobacterium_tuberculosis Google is your friend

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Treatment for Tuberculosis lung disease

Treatment for Tuberculosis lung disease?
What are some treatments available for tuberculosis how affective are they and what can be some problems when treating this disease ? Please help with thes question .. 10 points for best answer =] thank you xox
Respiratory Diseases - 2 Answers
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There is medication. You are on it for like 6 months to a year.
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TB requires a cocktail of meds to treat. INH, rifampin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide are the drugs. They are taken for several months

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Friday, May 20, 2011

Any diet suggestions for children with primary (tuberculosis) complex

Any diet suggestions for children with primary (tuberculosis) complex?
My 1 year-old son was diagnosed with primary (tuberculosis)complex and he'll be undergoing medication for straight 6 months. I noticed he started losing his appetite for solid foods... any diet suggestions?
Toddler & Preschooler - 3 Answers
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contact the doctor
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you can always try adding pediasure in to his diet several times a day. appetite and weight loss are common with the typical meds for that. if it gets to bad the doc can order other meds, like megace to stimulate appetite. good luck
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i have a nephew who was diognose with primary complex when he wa 3 y/o (he's now 11),and he did lost his appetite,give him fruits smoothies and ask your doctor about giving him zinc supplement (prozinc) plus iron,this can help with his appetite

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