Integrated-1st Period

Tuberculosis

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Zac C. Tyler J. Shelly H.

Tuberculosis

Type of Agent

virus

Shelly

Type of infection and transmission:

A person can become infected with tuberculosis bacteria when he or she inhales minute particles of infected sputum from the air. The bacteria get into the air when someone who has a tuberculosis lung infection coughs, sneezes, shouts, or spits (which is common in some cultures). People who are nearby can then possibly breathe the bacteria into their lungs. You don't get TB by just touching the clothes or shaking the hands of someone who is infected. Tuberculosis is spread (transmitted) primarily from person to person by breathing infected air during close contact.

Shelly

Tuberculosis of the Lungs

Prevention

Step 1:Wash your hands frequently, especially when you have been around people with chronic coughs

Step 2:Wear a mask. A special, high-microfiltration mask will keep the TB bacilli from invading respiratory system.

Step 3:Have an annual TB skin test. These are available for minimal cost at most community clinics, and at health fairs offered at shopping malls and senior centers.

Step 4:Have a chest X-ray if you are sensitive to the TB skin test. An X-ray can detect clinical signs of TB in your lungs.

Step 5:Avoid standing too close to people when they are coughing. You can never know for sure if you are being exposed to TB, but if you stay away from the germs spewed about when people cough and sneeze, you will reduce your risk of becoming infected.

Step 6:Breathe in lots of fresh air.

Step 7:Eat a healthy diet, rich in vitamins, minerals, calcium, protein and fiber.

Tyler