Occupational Hazards

skidderdo

So today I found out I was exposed to active tuberculosis at work. Like, febrile coughing kid in my face exposed. Nice. Earlier in the first trimester I was exposed to active Pertussis (whooping cough). My OB hates me. Unfortunately there is nothing I can do about the exposure. The Health Dept recommended repeating a TB test in 3 months, but wants me to seek immediate care for any cough or febrile illness. I have a pretty Rockstar immune system, but t&p would be greatly appreciated! Guuuuuuhhhhh, sorrryyyy baby!!!

JSS1002

Oh jeez.  Major vibes.  Who is bringing a kid around with TB!??!

brevans02

Yikes! Stay strong skidderdo's immune system!

colleenh01

Oh my gosh that's terrible!! Good vibes being sent your way. I'm sure your immune system will kick some butt.

drtarajp

thats awful! i'll keep my fingers crossed for your kick ass immune system! 

i dont know if it makes you feel any better, but i have been exposed to CMV. Its one of those cases where i am working very closely with a patient one day then the next day they order a CMV test and it comes back positive! its such an awful feeling, but (knocks on wood) thankfully baby and i have been fine! also, i work daily with MRSA, VRE, ESBL pts, all while wearing the appropriate PPE. i like to think i also have a super immune system from working in the hospital! 

are you going to get a TB test done? i have heard mixed things about PPDs during pregnancy? i mean, i would likely do it if i knew i had an exposure. just wondering what your OB said, and what you think (from what i recall, you are a dr or in the med feild. right?)