is it contagious and stuff
2006-12-23 19:15:59 · 6 answers · asked by you rock 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
TB is contagious under certain circumstances. Ask if the patient is on medication. If so, it should be safe. Is the area ventilated? TB thrives in close, unvented areas with many people present. If I were you, I'd get a TB test before working for the person. If they have active TB in the U.S.A. they MUST be under treatment with the local health department. If those things are being done, you should have no problem working for them. Godloveya and thanks for asking a very important question.
2006-12-24 01:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TB is one of the less infectious diseases. Only open cases, those who are sputum positive can transmit the disease. Patients usually become sputum negative after being on regular treatment for 2 or 3 weeks. Get a Tuberculin test done to check your immune status.
2006-12-24 12:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, wear a mask. It is not a highly contagious disease. Very few nurses or doctors contract active TB treating these patients.
2006-12-24 09:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very contagious!! They need to be on long term treatment and make sure they do not cough or sneeze on you- wash your hands and make sure you do not put your hands near your eyes, nose or mouth-and get tested for tb every year-D
2006-12-24 03:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by Debby B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an air born sickness you take precautions
I suggest talking to a doctor and get the details about the illness before making a decision
2006-12-24 03:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by neo_t_virus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the program shoudl educate you about the risks and prevention.
2006-12-24 06:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋