Can renal tuberculosis be transmitted to partners? Can renal tuberculosis be transmitted to the lungs

Renal tuberculosis is usually not transmitted to partners through daily contact, but tuberculosis bacilli may be transmitted through urine. Renal tuberculosis is generally not directly transmitted to the lungs, but patients with pulmonary tuberculosis may cause renal tuberculosis through hematogenous dissemination. Renal tuberculosis is often caused by the blood transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis, mainly manifested as symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, and hematuria, and requires treatment with anti tuberculosis drugs. The infectivity of renal tuberculosis is low, mainly through the excretion of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in urine. If a healthy person has skin and mucous membrane damage after coming into contact with the patient's urine, infection may occur. But daily shared utensils, hugs, and other behaviors will not spread. Partners should avoid direct contact with the patient's urine, especially when the other party has weakened immunity or urinary system damage. Patients should use the toilet separately and disinfect it regularly, and underwear should be hot washed at high temperatures.

Renal tuberculosis and pulmonary tuberculosis are different manifestations of the same pathogen infection. When the tubercle bacillus in the tuberculosis focus enters the blood, it may reach the kidney with the circulation to form the focus. However, the tubercle bacillus in the renal tuberculosis focus rarely returns to the lung through the blood in reverse direction, and more is discharged from the body through urine. If a partner has open pulmonary tuberculosis, the droplets they cough up may cause pulmonary transmission, but this is not directly related to renal tuberculosis. After being diagnosed with renal tuberculosis, standardized use of anti tuberculosis drugs such as isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, etc. is required, and the treatment cycle usually takes 6-9 months. During the treatment period, regular follow-up urine routine and imaging examinations should be conducted to observe changes in the lesions. Patients need to maintain sufficient nutritional intake, supplement high-quality protein and vitamins appropriately, and avoid fatigue. My partner suggests conducting a tuberculin test screening, and if the result is positive, preventive medication should be taken. Pay attention to opening windows for ventilation in daily life, dry and disinfect bedding frequently, and cover your mouth and nose when coughing.