Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the microbe Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can develop quickly after initial contact with the microbe. It can also appear several years later. This disease has declined in Quebec thanks to treatment and monitoring of those affected. <\/p>\n
Tuberculosis can take two (2) forms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t Latent tuberculosis infection is a condition in which a person is infected with the tuberculosis microbe, but it is dormant. The infected person has no symptoms and is not contagious. In 90% of infected people, the infection will remain latent and will not develop into active tuberculosis. <\/p>\n\t\t\t Active tuberculosis is a condition in which tuberculosis microbes are active and cause symptoms. This indicates that the immune system of a person infected with the tuberculosis microbe has been unable to defend itself adequately against it. The disease most often develops in the lungs, but other organs such as the lymph nodes, kidneys, and bones can also be affected. <\/p>\n Anyone can contract tuberculosis. In Quebec, most cases of tuberculosis are detected in people who have lived in or traveled to regions of the world where tuberculosis is still very common, such as certain countries in Asia and Africa. <\/p>\n The regions of Quebec with the highest number of tuberculosis cases are Montreal, Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie, and Laval, and it is a reportable disease (MADO).<\/p>\n\t\t\t The symptoms of active tuberculosis depend on the part of the body that is infected. When tuberculosis affects the lungs (pulmonary tuberculosis), the main symptoms are: <\/p>\n Make an appointment for your travel vaccination today!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMake an appointment\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t Latent tuberculosis infection is not contagious.<\/p>\n However, active tuberculosis can be contagious, depending on the part of the body affected, such as the lungs. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they spread germs into the air, and other people can become infected by breathing in these germs. The disease is not contagious when other organs or tissues, such as the kidneys or bones, are infected. <\/p>\n People being treated for tuberculosis usually stop being contagious a few weeks after starting treatment.<\/p>\n Certain situations increase exposure to tuberculosis microbes, such as:<\/p>\n Screening for latent tuberculosis infection<\/strong> The TCT can be used to determine:<\/p>\n The TCT requires two (2) medical visits<\/p>\n When the healthcare professional determines that the reaction is positive, they may recommend additional tests such as a chest X-ray and a medical examination. Preventive treatment may also be recommended. <\/p>\n TCT | Tuberculin skin test<\/p>\n\t\t\t75$\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMake an appointment\n\t\t<\/a>\nLatent tuberculosis infection<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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Two (2) tests can detect latent tuberculosis infection. The one we use at Acc\u00e8s Infirmi\u00e8res is the most common, known as the tuberculin skin test, or TST, which involves an injection under the skin. <\/p>\n\n
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