sarah clayton by sarah craft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf Mycobacterium tuberculosis en-us 2022-11-28 00:28:09 UTC 2022-11-28 01:05:22 UTC hello@padlet.com what is tuberculosis? ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399417298 Tuberculosis(also called TB) is a serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are spread from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes.The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.]]> 2022-11-28 00:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399417298 symptoms of TB ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399423103 symptoms of TB range from person to person, but some symptoms can include:   

Symptoms in the lungs include:
  • a bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer
  • pain in the chest
  • coughing up blood or sputum (phlegm from deep inside the lungs)
others symptoms include:
  • weakness or fatigue
  • weight loss
  • no appetite
  • chills
  • fever
  • sweating at night

]]> 2022-11-28 00:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399423103 Risk factors for TB ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399428268 Eventhough anyone can get TB, people who are at a higher risk include people with weaker immune systems, people who travel or live in certain areas, substance use, using tobacco, and living with someone with TB. Many times someone with a healthy immune system is able to fight off TB. those who are at high risk for getting TB include:
  • People with HIV infection
  • People who became infected with TB bacteria in the last 2 years
  • Babies and young children
  • People who inject illegal drugs
  • People who are sick with other diseases that weaken the immune system
  • Elderly people
  • People who were not treated correctly for TB in the past
]]> 2022-11-28 00:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399428268 Prevention ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399431265 If you have active TB, it generally takes a few weeks of treatment with TB medications before you're not contagious anymore. Follow these tips to help keep your friends and family from getting sick:
  • Stay home. Don't go to work or school.
  • Ventilate the room. Tuberculosis germs spread more easily in small closed spaces where air doesn't move. If it's not too cold outdoors, open the windows and use a fan to blow indoor air outside.
  • Cover your mouth. Use a tissue to cover your mouth anytime you laugh, sneeze or cough. Put the dirty tissue in a bag, seal it and throw it away.
  • Wear a face mask. Wearing a face mask when you're around other people during the first three weeks of treatment may help lessen the risk of transmission.



]]> 2022-11-28 00:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399431265 Who can get TB and how is it spread? ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399432578 TB bacteria spread through the air from one person to another. When a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, or sings, TB bacteria can get into the air. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected.When a person breathes in TB bacteria, the bacteria can settle in the lungs and begin to grow. From there, they can move through the blood to other parts of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain.People with TB disease are most likely to spread it to people they spend time with every day. This includes family members, friends, and coworkers or schoolmates.



]]> 2022-11-28 00:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399432578 Treatment for TB ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399435174 If you have latent TB, your doctor might recommend treatment with medication if you're at high risk of developing active TB. For active tuberculosis, you must take antibiotics for at least six to nine months.If you have drug-resistant TB, a combination of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones and injectable medications, such as amikacin or capreomycin (Capastat), are generally used for 20 to 30 months. Some types of TB are developing resistance to these medications as well.





]]> 2022-11-28 01:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399435174 ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399435980 2022-11-28 01:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399435980 ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399437337 an X-ray showing an infected chest with TB]]> 2022-11-28 01:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399437337 ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399438166 2022-11-28 01:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399438166 ssandaacraft https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399439165 2022-11-28 01:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ssandaacraft/qakxrswbjhytzdvf/wish/2399439165