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Hi Guys
I hope someone can help. A family member has been diagnosed with latent TB. We have been told that it is not contagious and there is nothing to worry about. Generally her health is ok. The doc said that there is no need for her to take antibiotics as she is not contagious, but she should be aware of it for any future medical issues which may arise.
So is this the case or should she start the 3 month course of antibiotics?
Cheers
D
I hope someone can help. A family member has been diagnosed with latent TB. We have been told that it is not contagious and there is nothing to worry about. Generally her health is ok. The doc said that there is no need for her to take antibiotics as she is not contagious, but she should be aware of it for any future medical issues which may arise.
So is this the case or should she start the 3 month course of antibiotics?
Cheers
D
daz3210 said:
So are they not doing anything about this?
Can Latent turn into active?
You really ought to be pushing the Doc for more information I feel.
Sorry,, I should have added we discussed all possibilities and the doc said she could be treated at any time, but if there is no risk she doesnt want to take antibiotics unnecessarily. Can Latent turn into active?
You really ought to be pushing the Doc for more information I feel.
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) says :
People with latent TB have no symptoms, do not feel sick, and do not spread infection to others. The following will be considered for treatment of latent TB, to prevent reactivation [NICE, 2006]:
People less than 36 years of age, or who are HIV-positive, or who are healthcare workers, and who also have either:
A positive Mantoux test (6 mm or greater) without a prior Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) vaccination, or
A positive Mantoux test (15 mm or greater) and a positive gamma-interferon blood test with a prior BCG vaccination.
Children (1–15 years of age) with either:
A positive Mantoux test (6 mm or greater) without a prior BCG vaccination, or
A positive Mantoux test (15 mm or greater) and a positive interferon-gamma test (if performed) with a prior BCG vaccination.
People with evidence of TB scarring on chest radiography and without a history of adequate treatment.
People with latent TB have no symptoms, do not feel sick, and do not spread infection to others. The following will be considered for treatment of latent TB, to prevent reactivation [NICE, 2006]:
People less than 36 years of age, or who are HIV-positive, or who are healthcare workers, and who also have either:
A positive Mantoux test (6 mm or greater) without a prior Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) vaccination, or
A positive Mantoux test (15 mm or greater) and a positive gamma-interferon blood test with a prior BCG vaccination.
Children (1–15 years of age) with either:
A positive Mantoux test (6 mm or greater) without a prior BCG vaccination, or
A positive Mantoux test (15 mm or greater) and a positive interferon-gamma test (if performed) with a prior BCG vaccination.
People with evidence of TB scarring on chest radiography and without a history of adequate treatment.
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