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What is tuberculosis summary?

What is tuberculosis summary?

Summary. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or talks.

What should a written TB control plan be based on?

The TB infection-control program should be based on the following three-level hierarchy of control measures:

  • Administrative controls.
  • Environmental controls.
  • Use of respiratory protective equipment.

    Are there any nursing care plans for pulmonary tuberculosis?

    Here are five (5) nursing care plans (NCP) and nursing diagnosis (NDx) for pulmonary tuberculosis: 1. Risk for Infection 1. Risk for Infection 2. Ineffective Airway Clearance

    How is TB treated in a health care setting?

    TB Infection Control in Health Care Settings. 1 prompt detection of infectious TB patients, 2 airborne precautions, and. 3 treatment of people who have suspected or confirmed TB disease.

    Do you need treatment for latent TB or pulmonary TB?

    Treatment for latent TB and pulmonary TB. It’s important to get treatment for latent TB even if you have no symptoms. You can still develop pulmonary TB disease in the future. You may only need one TB drug if you have latent TB. If you have pulmonary TB, your doctor may prescribe several medicines.

    How long do you have to take medicine for pulmonary TB?

    You can still develop pulmonary TB disease in the future. You may only need one TB drug if you have latent TB. If you have pulmonary TB, your doctor may prescribe several medicines. You’ll need to take these drugs for six months or longer for the best results.

    Here are five (5) nursing care plans (NCP) and nursing diagnosis (NDx) for pulmonary tuberculosis: 1. Risk for Infection 1. Risk for Infection 2. Ineffective Airway Clearance

    Who is at risk for TB in healthcare?

    General Information about TB. Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis [TB]) is a recognized risk to patients and healthcare personnel in healthcare settings.

    What kind of drugs are used for pulmonary tuberculosis?

    Initial therapy of uncomplicated pulmonary disease usually includes four drugs, e.g., four primary drugs or combination of primary and secondary drugs. INH is usually drug of choice for infected patient and those at risk for developing TB.