Is there a need to stay away from that person? At what age can a person be of this illness? What are the causes of having it?
2006-12-03 02:43:47 · 2 answers · asked by mond 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
cough, weight loss, night sweats are some nonspecific symptoms. Chest X-ray and further tests are used to diagnose Tuberculosis. It is spread by respiratory droplets that an infected person can cough, so definitely stay away if you can if you can't then consult with your doctor. There is no age limit. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacteria that once inhaled into the lungs can cause infection.
2006-12-03 02:52:46 · answer #1 · answered by newcomer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tb is very contagious. anyone around you should wear a face mark. remember these are air bourne particles. tb can affect anyone at any age. you could have contracted this disease from any one who you've been around, all they have to do is cough and there you have it. go to the dr.-----the medicine is given in four different catagories. it usually takes about nine months of meds----once diagnosed with tb don't bother to take to tb test anymore you will always show positive---you'll just have to have an x-ray done each time. be careful with this-----is serious.
2006-12-03 05:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by lake living 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋