General Facts
The TB infection is cause by what bacterial disease?
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
Name one way to prevent TB?
Covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands, good ventilation
What type of medication is used to treat TB?
Antibiotics
Who is the TB program coordinator?
Patzy Guzman
What is TB formerly known as?
Consumption
What is Latent TB infection (LTBI)?
When there are TB germs insides the body but are not growing or causing symptoms.
What is Bacille Calmette–Guèrin (BCG)?
BCG is a vaccine for TB disease. BCG is used in many countries, but it is not generally recommended in the United States.
What happens to patients who are unable or unwilling to adhere to treatment?
Court ordered management- detained and confined in San Antonio infectious disease facility
Who is the TB program manager?
Eric Musungayi
Who discovered the bacteria that causes TB?
Dr. Robert Koch
What fraction of the population is affected by TB?
1/3
How does someone contract the bacterial disease?
When a person breathes the bacteria from another through coughing even speaking.
How long are you contagious after starting treatment for active TB?
2 weeks
Where is the HCPH clinic?
Antoine
When is World TB day?
March 24
What is the acronym for the medication used to treat TB?
RIPE
What are the two ways to test for TB?
Skin test and blood test
How do TB clinic staff make sure that the patient is taking their medication?
the Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) program
Name one service provided at the HCPH TB clinic?
Chest x-rays, evaluation, treatment, case management, contact investigation
What year was TB discovered?
1882
List the 4 U.S. states that reported 1/2 of TB cases combined
California, Texas, New York, Florida
What is DOPT?
Directly observed preventive therapy (DOPT) for children and adults who are household contacts to TB suspects or cases
What does VDOT stand for?
Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT) in which health care workers observe patients taking their TB medications remotely via a mobile devic
What is the number for TB appointments?
832-927-7594
How far does TB date back?
over 4,000 years ago in ancient Egyptian mummies