My friend has tuberculosis. For such a long time, she used to sneeze and cough. She thought it was just cold running nose. The doctor said that she had tuberculosis for such a long time. Now, the doctors want to check all of her family to see if they cought the disease too.
Is tuberculosis related to HIV? My friend is virgin by the way.
2007-03-22 07:31:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No it is not related to HIV. If the diagnosis is confirmed (of TB), start anti tuberculous treatment immediately.
2007-03-22 08:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, TB is not related to HIV as such. People with HIV are immunocompromised and therefore, they are more likely to get it. TB is acquired by droplet infection; breathing bacteria from the air after someone has coughed or has passed sputum. TB does not cause cold or runny nose. That is more likely to be allergy.
2007-03-22 07:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 08:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by millie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If in fact your friend had TB you should be checked to! There's medication to take if you were exposed. The two diseases are not related.
2007-03-25 18:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by lindalousmile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋