Friday, August 28, 2009

It's 15 days now doctors unable to find between pneumonia or TuberCulosis, patient is static. what we shud do

It's 15 days now doctors unable to find between pneumonia or TuberCulosis, patient is static. what we shud do?
she has been admitted to hospital a fortnight before, three docs are takin care, she has been on Intravenously given fluids and put on pure oxygen. now doctors say anti-biotics given is not responding and the patient's condition is static
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sounds like a job for House
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What is the age of the patient? Gender? What is the initial diagnosis? Any laboratory exams given to her? Is she in a coma? There are too many variables. -yunesa@yahoo.com
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I should hope they did a chest X-ray to rule out one or the other. The radiologist will be able to tell the difference. There are some rare types of pneumonia that do not respond to the more routine antibiotic treatment. This patient can always ask for a second opinion.
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No one gets pure oxygen. sounds like you need to ask some question's due to the fact that pneumonia can be spotted in an x-ray or TB can be found by a blood test. Id say your doctors need to tell you something

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Monday, August 24, 2009

what is the rate of transmission of tuberculosis? 10 points for best answer

what is the rate of transmission of tuberculosis? 10 points for best answer?
also what is its asymptomatic rate?? thanks
Infectious Diseases - 1 Answers
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That would depend on a lot of things. Where the exposure is, how long was the exposure and how close the infected person would be to the person being exposed. Here is an example for you: Office contacts were exposed to infectious TB for 4 months ; at least 24% of employees were infected. There was an association between sitting in proximity to the infected person during the period of exposure . On-site workers had a higher risk of being infected than did visiting workers. Workers in this office were exposed to open pulmonary TB for prolonged periods. The prevalence of TB infection (24%) among these workers was high compared with the infection rate (2%-7%) in the general community. Delay in diagnosis was the major factor responsible for the spread of TB in this office. http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=2901528 And when you're talking about asymptomatic, are you talking about latent TB? If so, latent TB is not contagious and cannot be transmitted to another person

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Historical Tuberculosis Sanatorium Question

Historical Tuberculosis Sanatorium Question?
Where can I find information on the tuberculosis sanatoriums (such as Waverly Hills Sanatorium) that were used to detain tuberculosis victims in the early 20th century? I'm looking for a website with information, personal answers, or any other research aid available. Thanks for the help!
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I have found that Wikipedia has a rther large articl on the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. You mght like to read it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waverly_Hills And the Sanatorium itself has a website (looks very bleak!): http://www.therealwaverlyhills.com/ Here are some other links to websites about other US Tuberculosis sanatoriums: http://www.booneville.com/C-TB.htm http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/shirey/index.htm http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/blueridgesanatorium/ http://www.modern-woodmen.org/Public/AboutUs/History/Tuberculosis+Sanatorium.htm

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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Why does fever in tuberculosis occur in the afternoon

Why does fever in tuberculosis occur in the afternoon?

Infectious Diseases - 1 Answers
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Tuberculosis is a disease caused by a germ called "tubercle bacilli". It occurs in afternoon or evening to indicate that your body need rest. Try to remember any change or additions to your lifestyle. Often things or individuals can trigger sickness or discomfort to our bodies and lives

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

since flight attendants handle food, do they have to take a tuberculosis or hepatits test as

since flight attendants handle food, do they have to take a tuberculosis or hepatits test as...?
...part of the medical? since flight attendants handle food, do they have to take a tuberculosis or hepatits test as part of their medical exam or get shots for it before they're hired? or only basic height, drug test, lungs and heart rate, etc? also, do they have to get tested for malaria, HIV, etc as part of the medical? this is for only airlines in the US.
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WORLD WIDE ----a physical is required. And it is usually a very intense one. It is NOT just for food handling--it is for reliability to do the job while in flight. DON'T PASS THE TESTS--you do NOT work.
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There is no FAA requirement for a medical examination for flight attendants. Individual companies may require company physicals, and what they require on the physical would be up to them.
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Flight attendants are not involved in cooking or preparing food, so they don't come under the definition of food handlers, and physicals are not required.
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Physical exams for FAs are not an FAA requirement. But the airlines who hire them usually require them to take a physical exam as a condition of employment. It is up to the individual airline whether they require one and what tests to include in it. And btw, FAs handle food that is wrapped and sealed.
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It's a Standard Operating Procedure to submit a medical history and check-up upon hiring

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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Can one kiss somebody if they have Latent Tuberculosis

Can one kiss somebody if they have Latent Tuberculosis?

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yes but not recommended, latent tb is not contagious like the other types of tb, but just to be sure, make sure that the person is better and well before making any bodily fluid exchange. if the latent tb is not treated then it could develop, just be safe and dont kiss

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

where is the lima tuberculosis hospital

where is the lima tuberculosis hospital?
well i live in lima ohio but still i just heard about lima tuberculosis. so lol i really dont know where it is. so can you tell where it is please and thanks:)
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hi there,information for you,be careful security on guard 24/7..have fun.. To reach the hospital, use the Breese Road exit on I-75. Turn so you're heading west on Breese Road, then turn right onto Shawnee Road. Stay on Shawnee until you pass the Pony Keg Drive-Thru, which will be on the right. The first right after this is Western Ohio, which will take you into a little neighbourhood. The second stop sign, very worn out, is Garden Blvd. (the hospital's actual address is 2001 Garden Blvd.); turn right (nothing but rights here) and you'll be on a dead-end extension which only serves one house. After that it dead-ends at a metal gate. This is the blocked-off entryway to the old TB Hospital. http://www.forgottenoh.com/LimaTB/limatb.html regards pops..

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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Why does a kid who has tuberculosis doesn't gain weight

Why does a kid who has tuberculosis doesn't gain weight?
what makes it lose weight?
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Because tb makes a person 2 lose his weight... He can't gain it

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