How to test for close contacts of tuberculosis

Tuberculosis close contacts generally refer to people who have been in close contact with tuberculosis patients. If you suspect that you are infected with tuberculosis, you can perform imaging examinations, routine blood tests, etc., and after a clear diagnosis, you can use rifampicin capsules, isoniazid tablets and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

First, the inspection items

1. Imaging examination: such as chest X-ray, CT examination, etc., can observe whether there are lesions in the lungs, and can also judge the severity of the disease.

2. Routine blood examination: Through blood testing, it can detect whether the white blood cells and lymphocytes in the blood are abnormally elevated, so as to rule out the uncomfortable symptoms caused by other diseases.

2. Treatment

1. Rifampicin capsule: This drug belongs to an anti-tuberculosis drug, which has a bactericidal effect, and is mainly used in the treatment of various types of tuberculosis in clinical practice, such as pulmonary tuberculosis, renal tuberculosis, bone and joint tuberculosis, etc.

2. Isoniazid tablets: The drug also belongs to an anti-tuberculosis drug, the main ingredient is isoniazid, which can inhibit the activity of bacterial DNA helicase after taking it, achieve the effect of killing bacteria, and can also alleviate the above symptoms to a certain extent.

In addition, patients are advised to pay attention to personal hygiene, wash their hands frequently, and avoid going to crowded places in daily life to avoid the phenomenon of infection. At the same time, we should also pay attention to a reasonable diet and eat foods rich in high-quality protein, such as eggs and milk, which are conducive to enhancing our own resistance. If there is obvious discomfort during the period, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the condition.