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Can tb be genetic

2023-07-23 17:02:15
My father had tb and after some years he was diagnosed with lung cancer stage 4 and he died after few months. Now my brother is having mild cough from few days. It's a very mild cough no other symptoms are there. He dose's not smoke. Cough is dry. I just want to know if tuberculosis can be hereditary? Should he get a X-ray of lungs done?
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

Answered2023-07-24 04:09:55

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TB is infective disease but not genetic. But TB can predispose SQC. Need to evaluate. Take online consultation for better evaluation and treatment.

Answered2023-07-23 17:12:18

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Get a chest X ray done if it is prolonged for 2 weeks. TB is not hereditary

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its not genetic but definitely transferable since he was in the contact..at least get an xray and sputum investigations to rule out active disease

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It is not hereditary but can be transferred from other people So its better to get evaluated for Tb.
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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and get evaluated

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