Just got tested posotive for TB, born outside the USA...now what?
I just left the health division a couple hours ago, my job required me to get a TB Test and that is was something simple and nothing to worry about. 1 out of 2 isn't bad, considering i was tested POSITIVE. Anyways, i was born in Baghdad, Iraq. My parents and I left the country when i was 3 MONTHS old, we went to Italy for another 6 MONTHS. I have been told that i should have received a BCG shot in Iraq but i argue that i was too young to get it (not sure if I'm right or wrong) Well my main thing is... what happens now? i dont have any symptoms of it and my job is a translator (i go to peoples homes with doctors,nurses, and other medical people) Please help, i know this is not a very straightforward question, anything that helps me understand the complexity of the issue more would be great! Thank you.
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You need to contact the public health department for further workup, chest xray. There are many forms of TB and it can take years for progression, some people just convert positive but don't have the disease. You need to work with the medical professionals in your area as they know the drugs avail and statistics in your area. If it needs treatment now, you should do it. It is a transmissable disease and if you don't follow through and know your status, you will/can infect those vulerable people you are helping. Additionally, if you have sx or are sick, you can get sicker or another illness if you are compromised. So, take the meds if that's what is needed and be done with it. You can be quarantined against your will, too. Your family should be checked as well as other close relatives. cdc.gov and who.gov for TB information/region \
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