GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS IN CHILDREN Surya Amal
GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS IN CHILDREN, 2013. Published by the Department of Health, Private Bag X828, Pretoria 0001, South Africa April 2013
TB in the workplace and beyond - Contribution of Occupational Health Services...Jean Jacques Bernatas
The first part is a quick reminder of facts about TB that are necessary to go through part 2 and 3. Part 2 elaborate on how TB matters in OH, both as a hazardous place and as an opportunity to better screen, diagnose and treat workers. Win-win benefit for employers (TB has a huge cost for employers) and empoyees (to protect themselves, their families and communities). The conclusion will develop the concept of TB-proof workplace.
Hello Guys,
This presentation consists of the updated guidelines under National tuberculosis elimination programme of India (MOHFW). The presentation includes case definitions and diagnostic algorithms for Pulmonary, Extrapulmonary and Drug resistant TB(MDR/ XDR TB) and the tratment protocols in pediatric cases.
Hope you find it useful.
Review of Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV-1 in Delhi by Dr.A.K. Gupta, Addition...Anil Gupta
This presentation describes efficacy of early Infant diagnosis of HIV-1 in assessment of effectiveness of various PMTCT interventions. There is an urgent need to reduce large number of unnecessary Cesarean Sections on HIV positive pregnant women.
GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS IN CHILDREN Surya Amal
GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS IN CHILDREN, 2013. Published by the Department of Health, Private Bag X828, Pretoria 0001, South Africa April 2013
TB in the workplace and beyond - Contribution of Occupational Health Services...Jean Jacques Bernatas
The first part is a quick reminder of facts about TB that are necessary to go through part 2 and 3. Part 2 elaborate on how TB matters in OH, both as a hazardous place and as an opportunity to better screen, diagnose and treat workers. Win-win benefit for employers (TB has a huge cost for employers) and empoyees (to protect themselves, their families and communities). The conclusion will develop the concept of TB-proof workplace.
Hello Guys,
This presentation consists of the updated guidelines under National tuberculosis elimination programme of India (MOHFW). The presentation includes case definitions and diagnostic algorithms for Pulmonary, Extrapulmonary and Drug resistant TB(MDR/ XDR TB) and the tratment protocols in pediatric cases.
Hope you find it useful.
Review of Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV-1 in Delhi by Dr.A.K. Gupta, Addition...Anil Gupta
This presentation describes efficacy of early Infant diagnosis of HIV-1 in assessment of effectiveness of various PMTCT interventions. There is an urgent need to reduce large number of unnecessary Cesarean Sections on HIV positive pregnant women.
1. Minnesota Department of Health
Tuberculosis (TB) Blood Test (IGRA)
Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control Program
P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
1-877-676-5414 or 651-201-5414
www.health.state.mn.us/tb (11/11) Page 1 of 1
For the general public
What is a TB blood test?
The tuberculosis (TB) blood test, also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay or IGRA, is a way to find out if you have TB germs in your body. The TB blood test can be done instead of a TB skin test (Mantoux).
There are two kinds of TB blood tests: QuantiFERON®-TB T-SPOT®.TB
You should have a TB blood (or TB skin test) if you: have had frequent close contact with someone who has active TB disease, have lived in a country where many people have TB, work or live in a nursing home, clinic, hospital, prison, or homeless shelter, or have HIV infection or your immune system is not very strong.
Children less than 5 years old should have the TB skin test instead of the TB blood test.
How can I get a TB blood test?
Ask your health care provider. They will draw a small amount of blood and send it to a laboratory. Your health care provider should tell you if your test result is “negative” or “positive” in a few days.
What if my TB blood is “negative”?
A “negative” TB blood test result usually means that you don’t have TB germs in your body.
What if my TB blood is “positive”?
A “positive” TB blood test result means you probably have TB germs in your body. Most people with a positive TB blood test have latent TB infection. To be sure, your doctor will examine you and do a chest x-ray. You may need other tests to see if you have latent TB infection or active TB disease.
What is latent TB infection?
There are two phases of TB. Both phases can be treated with medicine.
When TB germs enter your body, they cause latent TB infection. Without treatment, latent TB infection can become active TB disease. Phase 1 – Latent TB Infection Phase 2 – Active TB Disease TB germs are “asleep” in your body. This phase can last for a very long time – even many years. TB germs are active and spreading. They are damaging tissue in your body. You don’t look or feel sick. Your chest x-ray is usually normal. You usually feel sick. Your doctor will do special tests to find where TB is harming your body. You can’t spread TB to other people. If the TB germs are in your lungs, you can spread TB to other people by coughing, sneezing, talking, or singing. Usually treated by taking one medicine for 9 months. Treated by taking 3 or 4 TB medicines for at least 6 months.
What if I’ve had the BCG vaccine?
The BCG vaccine (TB vaccine) may help protect young children from getting very sick with TB. This protection goes away as people get older.
People who have had BCG vaccine still can get latent TB infection and active TB disease.
If you had the BCG vaccine and you have a choice of having a TB blood test or a TB skin test, it is better for you to have the TB blood test. This is because the TB blood test is not affected by the BCG vaccine. This means that your TB blood test will be “positive” only if you have TB germs in your body.
Protect your health and the health of your family – get a TB blood test!