What precautions should I take around people with tuberculosis?

Answer 1

Tuberculosis is bacterial AND contagious. You should not spend time around someone until their physician has declared them non-infectious. An infectious tb patient will remain infectious until the drug therapy decreases the number of viable bacteria in the lungs. Wearing a mask, unless it is specially fitted, does no good. The infected patient can minimize the spread by always coughing and sneezing into a handkerchief. Good ventilation is a plus.

Answer 2

tuberculosis is a bacterial infection and is contagious. but most likely, it will affect somebody with a weaker immune system faster. but it doesn't mean you should expose yourself a lot to somebody who's diagnosed with it, but not really completely ignore them as if they're garbage or something -- just be extra careful that's all. and yes, it is airborne... but it can be cured -- it just takes a while.

my mom used to work in a place where the maintenance worker had tuberculosis but could not afford to go to a hospital. nobody has been contaminated so far.

Answer 3

http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/hcqs/ems/ND02TB1.htm

Recognizing risk factors

Certain groups of people are more likely to develop TB either because of their past history of exposure or their current health status. Risk factors and associated conditions reported for Texas TB patients in 2001 include birth in a foreign country (43 percent); alcohol abuse (19 percent); diabetes (13 percent); history of incarceration (11 percent); HIV/AIDS (10 percent); homelessness (5 percent); non-injecting drug abuse (6 percent); and injecting drug abuse (2 percent). Remember to ask people with these conditions about other possible symptoms of TB if they have a cough.

Because medics and emergency department personnel may encounter people with active TB before they are diagnosed, properly isolated and started on appropriate therapy, the risk for these workers is higher relative to other medical staff. EMS and emergency departments of hospitals frequently serve patients who are not only at higher risk for TB but who have delayed seeking care until they are very ill because they have inadequate access to routine health care.

Protecting yourself

Since TB is transmitted through the air, medics can protect themselves by wearing a respirator that is grade N-95 or better. The N designates a respirator that is not intended for use in oil mists and the 95 denotes that the filter material is capable of excluding 95 percent of particles 0.3 microns in size. N-95 respirators come in several sizes and different styles. As part of a respiratory protection program, it is essential for workers to select an appropriate size and style of respirator, be tested for respirator fit, and be trained to check the face seal each time they put on the respirator. Face shape or facial hair may prevent a mask from sealing to the face properly.

The other primary method of protecting emergency medical service personnel is to increase the fresh air flowing through the ambulance from front to back. Dilution and directional airflow during transport are the key factors in reducing the number of TB-containing particles and thus the risk of transmission. Do not recirculate the flow of air. When available, place the rear exhaust ventilation fan on the "high" setting during and after transport.

The bacteria that cause TB can remain viable suspended in the air for several hours in enclosed spaces with little ventilation. Respiratory protection should be worn when entering the home of a person suspected of having TB and in the ambulance while transporting the patient. As an extra precaution, the ventilation system should continue running for a reasonable period after a patient with a cough has been removed from the ambulance. Since TB is transmitted through the air, no special cleaning precautions beyond normal protocol are necessary for surfaces and equipment in the ambulance.

Another way to decrease the number of infectious particles that can become airborne is to have the patient wear a surgical mask or cover the mouth with a tissue when coughing. On long trips, a surgical mask for a coughing patient will be more convenient. The surgical mask should be replaced if it becomes damp. However, patients should not wear an N-95 respirator as it may impede their already diminished ability to breathe






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Answer 4

TB is a very highly contagious disease. You should avoid being around an infected individual at all costs. Only health care professionals that have been properly fitted for a hepa mask should be in contact with these people. TB is an airborne disease that can be spread simply by talking to an infected individual.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

don't listen to that other guy, TB is infectious. it can be transfered by spit,coughing, ect. you need to get the heck way from that person, or wear a face mask when near them.and run if they sneeze. they also need to go to a disease control center and get meds, they are free.

Answer 7

Wear a mask. Also, check the website of Centers for disease control (CDC)

Answer 8

THIS DISEASE IS VERY CONTAGIOUS, JUST MAKE SURE U WASH YOUR HAND EVERY TIME YOU HAVE CONTACT WITH THEM THIS IS AIR BONE THAT'S MEAN IF THE PERSON WHO HAVE TB THEY TALK OR SNEEZE YOU CAN GET THEM. SO IF YOU KNOW SOME ONE WHO HAVE TB YOU NEED TO REPORT THEM TO NEAREST HEALTH CENTER IN YOUR PLACE BECAUSE THIS IS VERY CONTAGIOUS IT WILL BE ANONYMOUS NO BODY WILL KNOW YOU, BECAUSE PEOPLE CAN DIE WITH THIS KIND OF DISEASE SO HELP THEM BY REPORTING IT TO YOUR HEALTH CENTER.

Answer 9

don't let them feel uncomfortable by making it obvious but be careful.that is very contagious. don't share any thing with them that goes in u'r mouth. don't get their blood or spit on u at all.

Answer 10

you stupid or something no precaution just make sure you dont make them feel bad its a non transferable desease