Can renal tuberculosis be transmitted

Renal tuberculosis is generally not transmitted through daily contact, but TB bacilli may be transmitted through urine. Renal tuberculosis is a disease caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and the main transmission route is through contamination of the environment by Mycobacterium tuberculosis in urine, which then infects others through the respiratory or digestive tract. The infectivity of renal tuberculosis is much lower than that of pulmonary tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis needs to be excreted through urine and is difficult to survive in dry environments. Additionally, healthy individuals have a lower probability of infection after coming into contact with contaminated items. There is only a risk of transmission when the patient's urine contains a large amount of live bacteria and there is direct contact with other people's mucous membranes or skin wounds. People with normal immune function are usually able to effectively resist a small amount of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Transmission may occur in rare cases. People with low immune function, those who share hygiene facilities with patients for a long time, or medical staff who do not take protective measures when in contact with patient urine may transmit infections through droplets or contact. Children, elderly people, and patients with chronic diseases should pay special attention to avoiding contact with the patient's excrement.

To prevent the spread of renal tuberculosis, it is necessary to strengthen personal hygiene management. Patients should use bathroom products separately and disinfect them regularly. Washing hands promptly after contact with patient urine and maintaining a ventilated and dry environment can reduce the risk of transmission. If symptoms such as long-term low-grade fever, frequent urination, and urgency occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible to check for tuberculosis infection. After diagnosis, standardized anti tuberculosis treatment should be completed to block the transmission chain.