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Teaching Plan For TB
Teaching Plan For TB
Teaching Plan For TB
TB infection
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Other people can have weak immune systems,
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especially people with any of these conditions:
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>Crowding sease
>Substance abuse
>Diabetes mellitus- People with a weak immune system,
as a result of chronic diseases such as diabetes, are at a
higher risk of progressing from latent to active TB
>Silicosis - Silica particles irritate the respiratory system,
causing immunogenic responses such as phagocytosis,
which results in high lymphatic vessel deposits.[8] It is
probably this interference and blockage
of macrophage function that increases the risk of
tuberculosis.
>Cancer of the head or neck
>Leukemia or Hodgkin’s disease
>Severe kidney disease
>Nutrition - Low body weight is associated with risk of
tuberculosis. A body mass index (BMI) below 18.5 increases
the risk by 2 to 3 times. An increase in body weight lowers
the risk
Interventions:
1. Triage
Major risks for household infections are
usually through close contact with the
infectious case before diagnosis. Early
detection is still a major intervention for
reducing the risk of household TB
transmission. All patients should be
screened upon arrival for chronic cough (i.e.
>2-3 weeks), fever, weight loss, night
sweats, haemoptysis, or contact with a
person with TB.
2. Separation
Family members with TB should sleep alone
in an adequately ventilated room. Benefits
include reduced transmission of close
contacts.
3. Cough Etiquette and Respiratory Hygiene
Patients should be instructed to cover their
mouths and nose when coughing, with
hands,
cloth such as handkerchief, clean rag,
tissues, or paper masks.
4. Houses should be adequately ventilated,
particularly rooms where people with
infectious TB spend considerable time
(natural ventilation may be sufficient to
provide adequate ventilation). Adequately
ventilated rooms are defined as a room with
at least 12 air changes per hour.