Can you get TB after having the immunizations?!
Question: I went on a trip to Mexico and was exposed to TB, now I want to know if there is a chance I could get it. I have my immunizations.
Answers: I went on a trip to Mexico and was exposed to TB, now I want to know if there is a chance I could get it. I have my immunizations.
Immunizations in the US don't include the BCG vaccine, which is given in highly endemic countries and only protects people (slightly) from pulmonary tuberculosis. What you got was probably a TB skin test to see if you'd already been exposed. Did they do the test on your forearm and you had to go back to have it checked?
You need to monitor yourself for signs and symptoms, which include a productive cough that doesn't go away, night sweats and weight loss. You should also have another TB skin test if you really were exposed to someone with an active case. If your test is positive, you will be put on a course of prophylactic medications that kill the TB germ.
Yes, but its very slim as I understand. Talk to a doctor for a for-sure answer though!
their is a slight change. im saying its not impossible
Get immunized as soon as you can. I believe you should be ok. Ask the doctor.
Yes you can. My cousin had his jabs as a teen like we all did and he contracted it aged 25. I'd go and see your GP if you're worried. x
Allrighty .... The BCG vaccine is only partially protective against TB and mostly in children. Now TB can be a bit "odd". Poeple who live in endemic areas typically test positive for TB .... but they never get the disease. You're case may not apply since you're a foreigner to that region. If you got the mantoux test and it was positive then you should get an x ray to confirm. If that confirms active disease then you're going to take many medications all at the same time. if you dont then you should be wary of a productive cough, night sweats and chills, strange weight loss ... etc etc for the next 6 to 8 months ... then get checked again. you should probably go to a specialist because some of the strains of bacterium that causes TB are geographically defferent in their susceptibility to antibiotics if you have to go that route.