Scientists in Glasgow are spearheading research into new blood tests for tuberculosis in a bid to halt rocketing levels of the disease.
read more here .. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/h...evels.19645845
Scientists in Glasgow are spearheading research into new blood tests for tuberculosis in a bid to halt rocketing levels of the disease.
read more here .. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/h...evels.19645845
When we had Mad Cow Disease France, US and a lot of other counties banned imports of beef products from the UK.Originally Posted by joebloggs
• I have mentioned “ blood tests “ for TB diagnosis in # 20 and # 22 of the “ sticky “ thread on this topic (http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....long-way-to-go ).
• You can also find there a full explanation of TB – clinical aspects including diagnosis, treatment, and future requirements for screening of immigrants from the Philippines.
• TB accounted for a quarter of adult deaths in the mid-nineteenth century in British cities, and Glasgow was no exception. It declined until the early 1990’s, largely due to better living standards – with a smaller contribution from chemotherapy ( antibiotic drugs ). Since the 1990’s the incidence has risen again in the UK, contributory factors including infected immigrants, multiple drug resistance, HIV co-infection, poor living standards and drug addiction.
• I’m sorry that my other commitments do make it impossible for me to respond to every thread on topics already covered in the past few months. I understand members are free to post new threads on whatever topics they find interesting. However this is not primarily a medical forum. I’m also careful to avoid providing “ too much information “ , such that key points are missed. There is already a good deal of information on the “ TB thread “.
A student has died of TB
Killed by TB, aged 21:Student had rare form of illness that doctors thought was meningitis
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/ar...#ixzz2FpCf5OkF
We don’t have all the details of this sad case, but it almost certainly WAS meningitis.
TB meningitis is an uncommon type in the UK, typically in adults whose immune system is compromised – like this student who was on steroids for another illness. It would not therefore be the first cause to be suspected.
Diagnosis is also difficult because, as here, it does not come on suddenly like other forms of meningitis. The infection usually begins elsewhere – the lungs – and travels to the meninges ( covering the brain ) in the bloodstream. TB meningitis is more severe than other types and requires many months of treatment.
In countries like the Philippines where TB is commoner, most cases occur in young children.
What are the “ take home “ messages ?
• Headaches are VERY COMMON, and usually not serious. ( http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/headach...roduction.aspx
).
• If you feel unwell between headaches, they’re not relieved by painkillers, and the pain is very severe, see a doctor – if necessary at hospital.
• “ Social media “, such as Twitter and facebook, are used effectively and safely by millions – but don’t rely on them alone if you’re unwell.
• It’s the festive season and members would probably not wish to read this thread. However, it’s a reminder that people can fall ill at ANY time of year – make sure your loved ones / neighbours are OK !
• Once again, my best wishes to ALL for a good Christmas and New Year.
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