In the 'Family History' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about tuberculosis in family members:
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Tuberculosis in family members?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"None / don't know" |
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"Probably, in one family member" |
Tuberculosis in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Probably, in more than one family member" |
Tuberculosis in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in one or more family members" |
Tuberculosis in family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in more than one generation of family members" |
Tuberculosis in family members |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Tuberculosis
Also known as TB, Consumption or "The White Plague", tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually affecting the lungs but possibly also the brain, kidneys and bones. Patients may at first be symptom-free or experience a flu-like illness. In the secondary stage, there might be a slight fever, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue and various other symptoms, depending on the part of the body affected. Tuberculosis of the lung is usually associated with a dry cough that eventually leads to a productive cough with blood-stained sputum. There might also be chest pain and shortness of breath.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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