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(Z20.1) Contact with and exposure to tuberculosis
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108 815 in individuals diagnosis contact with and exposure to tuberculosis confirmed
Diagnosis contact with and exposure to tuberculosis is diagnosed Women are 8.06% more likely than Men
50 023
Men receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to tuberculosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis contact with and exposure to tuberculosis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contact with and exposure to tuberculosis - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features contact with and exposure to tuberculosis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contact with and exposure to tuberculosis - what does this mean
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis. it is spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks, and can be contracted through contact and exposure to an infected person.
What happens during the disease - contact with and exposure to tuberculosis
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis is a multi-step process that begins with contact and exposure to the mycobacterium tuberculosis (m. tuberculosis) bacteria. this bacteria is spread through the air when an infected person speaks, coughs, or sneezes, and can be inhaled by another person. once inside the body, the bacteria can travel to the lungs and cause infection. if the infection is not treated, the bacteria can spread to other organs, leading to more serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a physical exam to check for signs of infection.
- Order a chest X-ray to look for evidence of active TB.
- Conduct a sputum test to detect TB bacteria in the sputum.
- Perform a skin test to check for TB infection.
- Order a blood test to detect TB antibodies.
- Order a CT scan to look for signs of TB in the lungs.
- Perform a bronchoscopy to examine the lungs for TB.
- Conduct a biopsy to confirm the presence of TB.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the disease of tuberculosis
- Provide education to the patient about the disease and how to prevent its spread
- Administer anti-tuberculosis medication as prescribed by the doctor
- Encourage the patient to practice good hygiene and get plenty of rest
- Provide the patient with adequate nutrition and a healthy lifestyle
- Encourage the patient to avoid contact with others who may be infected with tuberculosis
- Administer regular tests to monitor the progress of the disease
- Provide the patient with emotional support and counseling to help them cope with the diagnosis
28 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contact with and exposure to tuberculosis - Prevention
The best way to prevent contact with and exposure to tuberculosis is to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly, avoiding close contact with people who are known to have tuberculosis, and getting vaccinated. additionally, it is important to ensure that all living and work spaces are properly ventilated and that all ventilation systems are regularly maintained. finally, it is important to ensure that all infected individuals are properly treated and monitored to reduce the risk of further transmission.