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(Z23.2) Need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg]
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19 669 in individuals diagnosis need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg] confirmed
Diagnosis need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg] is diagnosed Women are 13.35% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg]
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg]
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg] - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-19, 25-29, 45-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 20-24, 30-44, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 20-29, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 30-89
Disease Features need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg]
Absence or low individual and public risk
Need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg] - what does this mean
Tuberculosis (tb) is a highly contagious bacterial infection that is spread through the air when an infected person coughs, talks, sneezes, or spits. immunization against tb is achieved through the bacillus calmette-guerin (bcg) vaccine, which is given to babies and young children, and is the only vaccine available for the prevention of tb. the bcg vaccine helps to prevent severe forms of the disease, such as tb meningitis, and can reduce the risk of tb in adults.
What happens during the disease - need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg]
Tuberculosis (tb) is an infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. it is spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. the bacteria enter the lungs and can cause severe damage to the lungs and other organs. immunization with the bacillus calmette-guérin (bcg) vaccine is the most effective way to prevent infection with tb. bcg is a live, attenuated vaccine that stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies that can fight the tb bacteria and reduce the risk of infection.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to assess signs and symptoms
- Chest X-ray to look for any signs of TB infection
- Sputum test to check for presence of TB bacteria
- Blood tests to measure levels of antibodies against TB bacteria
- Skin test to measure the body's immune response to TB bacteria
- BCG Vaccine to prevent TB infection
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Immunization against Tuberculosis (BCG)
- Educating the public about the importance of the immunization
- Administering the BCG vaccine to those who need it
- Following up with those who have been immunized to ensure that the vaccine has been effective
- Conducting regular screening for those at high risk of contracting tuberculosis
- Providing treatment and support to those who have contracted tuberculosis
- Providing access to clean water and sanitation to reduce the spread of tuberculosis
4 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Need for immunization against tuberculosis [bcg] - Prevention
Immunization against tuberculosis (tb) is an essential part of tb prevention. the bacillus calmette-guerin (bcg) vaccine is the only vaccine available to protect against tb. bcg vaccination provides protection against severe forms of tb in young children, and is recommended for all infants in countries with high rates of tb. in addition, booster doses of bcg may be recommended for those at high risk of tb exposure.