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emos that is totally incorrect including for the people who are learning about this, people who are most at risk are the people in these contents .Asia, Africa and south amercia. it is very rare everywhere else. And other people who at most risk are people who have a parent sister or brother that has leprosy. It is transmited by sneezing or coughing droplets. hope this was any help
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∙ 12y agoPersons who are more at risk for developing the TB infection overtly include those with a weakened immune system, either from a chronic disease, such as HIV infection; or as a result of a tissue or organ transplant or other medical treatment.
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∙ 9y agoLeprosy bacteria is one of the most wonderful bacteria. It belongs to acid fast bacteria category. It's doubling time is 15 days, as against 15 hours of tuberculous bacteria. And as against 20 to 30 minutes for most of the common pathogens. This bacteria has very low activity. Only after prolonged contact with a patient of leprosy, this bacteria can infect the victim. Most probably large number of people 'can not' get the infection of this bacteria, even on prolonged contact with the patients of leprosy. So you may get the leprosy after prolonged contact with the 'carriers' of leprosy bacteria. So many patients of tuberculoid leprosy may not know that they are suffering from leprosy and they transfer the disease probably. You will note the patient of lepromatous leprosy and will take the due care. With in one month of treatment the patient becomes non infectious.
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∙ 11y agoAnyone can get leprosy but it is a bit more common in children but adults don't escape the horrendous disease.
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∙ 13y agoLeprosy can strike anyone; however, children seem to be more susceptible than adults.
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How is the presence of TB determined?
TB exposure is indicated by a reaction of 10 mm or more. The degree of redness is not important. A 5-10 mm area could indicate exposure if there is an underlying risk to TB.
Most common site for intestinal TB is?
INTESTINAL TB = Distal ileum. For ABDOMINAL TB = Ileocecal region
Are you at risk from tuberculosis today?
Of course !Tb is highly contagious, stay away from anyone who has it.
What are the risk factors of getting tb?
repeated close quarter exposure to infected person
Where is the area does tb most occur?
Canada
Why is the number of cases of TB increasing?
Tuberculosis is on the increase due to certain factors: An increase in HIV, makes the person susceptible to diseases especially to TB; people living in poor sanitation areas are infected by TB, as it thrives most in these areas; the most populated areas is where this disease is most prevalent. These factors help in the spread of TB.
How many tuberculosis are there?
Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs but that can attack other parts of the body. There are two forms of TB: TB infection and TB disease. Most people with TB have TB infection.
For most cases of tb the recommended length of drug therapy is?
For most cases of TB, the recommended length of drug therapy is 6 to 9 months.
Old Xbox memory capacity?
most had about 1 tb but if you paid a bit extra you could get them with 2 tb
What are the TB testing requirements for caregivers in California?
In California, caregivers are required to have a TB test performed at least seven days before employment, and not more than six months old. Caregivers should be given a TB test once yearly or more frequently if in high risk environments.
Is it illegal not to have a tb jab?
no but if you don't have it there is a huge risk of catching the disease. Also doctors will try and persuade you to have it to save your life. TB can be spread very easily so having this jab will make you safer and others safe:)
What do you think of the reality TB shows nowadays?
most are fake
