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i will work with this bacteria, but am afraid of get infected and eventually get tuberculosis. are there any people who work within this area who can calm me down? should i work with it or not?
thanks.
thanks.
mountain said:i will work with this bacteria, but am afraid of get infected and eventually get tuberculosis. are there any people who work within this area who can calm me down? should i work with it or not?
thanks.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is a type of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB), a serious and contagious infection that primarily affects the lungs. It can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, spine, and kidneys.
M. tuberculosis is spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. People nearby can then breathe in the bacteria and become infected. It is important to note that TB is not highly contagious, and usually requires prolonged exposure to an infected person to spread.
The most common symptoms of TB include persistent cough, chest pain, coughing up blood, fatigue, fever, and weight loss. In some cases, the infection may not cause any symptoms at all, and the person may not know they are infected.
There are several ways to diagnose a TB infection, including skin tests, blood tests, and chest x-rays. The most common method is the Mantoux tuberculin skin test, in which a small amount of fluid is injected into the skin and the reaction is observed. A positive skin test does not necessarily mean that a person has active TB, but it does indicate exposure to the bacteria.
TB can be treated with a combination of antibiotics for a period of 6-9 months. It is important for patients to take the full course of treatment, even if they start to feel better, to prevent the bacteria from becoming resistant to the medication. In some cases, drug-resistant strains of M. tuberculosis may require longer treatment with different antibiotics.