my 4 year old grand daughter has tb she is 1 of 3 children who was tested but only she has the tb but her mam my daughter in law is 6 months pregnant so why was she not tested im sick with worry i have 8 grandchildren aged from 1 year old -10years old and they all come to me home for sunday lunch is this wise or should i try to keep the other children away from her which is awful i just dont understand how she came back positive when her sisters didnt she has to take medication for 6 months can the other children catch this i just havent got a clue or am i over reacting plus my 10year old grandson has always has problems with his chest and been in and out of hospital over the years he is on 3 different inhalers plus my husband has coad so im so scared they will be more vunrable to pickin this disease up please i will be gratful for any advice
2007-07-24 08:30:21 · 7 answers · asked by Christine D 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Lots of opinions vary, take a look at the link below and speak to the NHS advice line, they should be able to help put your mind at rest.
2007-07-24 08:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a child tests positive for TB, all adults in the family should be tested, for one of them is the most likely source.
On the other hand, children almost never spread TB. The pediatric form of TB infection causes a picture akin to pneumonia, and almost never erodes into the bronchial tubes where the germs could be coughed up with the sputum.
And as another responder stated, your granddaughter is on medication that renders her non-infectious. Her close relatives and schoolmates are not at risk from her. They may be at risk from the adult who spread the disease to your granddaughter. Has that person been discovered?
2007-07-24 08:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ring NHS direct or out of hours doctor (start by ringing your own doctor and you will be guided there).
The only way to put your mind at rest is to ask an expert.
Hope you get reassuring answers.
It may be she just tested positive for antibodies (meaning she shows signs of coming into contact with the disease).. This is very different from having TB. They would never have allowed her home if she had TB, because you are right, it is very infectious.
2007-07-24 08:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by tagette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TB can be active or inactive. If your grand daughter has active symptoms she would be coughing alot, with possibly some red tinged sputum. In this case she should be kept separate from anyone who is not infected. She can also were a special mask to prevent the spread of the infection. Once she's completed her 6 month coarse of meds, she should be inactive and okay to be around other people, but she should have a chest xray to confirm.
2007-07-24 08:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by CARRIE C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really think you need to either speak to your doctor or you could get in touch with the NHS HELPLINE- you can find it online.
2007-07-24 08:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by Ellie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as the child is on medication, and has been for more than a week, she will not transmit the disease.
2007-07-24 08:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont think its contagious is it
2007-07-24 08:34:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋