Does and don't with pulmonary TB

2023-09-09 05:50:50
Background: I am a 28 yr old Female diagnosed with Mild pulmonary TB in July. AFB was positive and CB NAAT was negative -MTB not detected. So my doc concluded it as NTM kind. I am on Anti-TB medication from DOTTS since July and it's been 2 months now. Symptoms have disappeared to quite a extent, a little tiredness persist now and then. Culture test result until 11-08-2023 - No growth after 4 weeks of incubation . Question: Can I involve in physical intimacy with my partner? Would there be a concerns of contamination when kissing? My Treating doctor has confirmed that I had Mild TB and now am not contagious anymore. I wanted to gain assurance from wider forum if TB can still spread to another person via Saliva? Your responses are valued. Thank you!
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Now you are not contagious. If sputum positive certain bacilli may spread via smooch but chances of infection is negligible. Take online consultation for further information.

Answered2023-09-09 06:01:56

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Pl do sputum for Afb and cbnatt. If they are negative, you can have normal life.pl continue the full course of Att.

Answered2023-09-12 04:35:33

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same

Answered2023-09-09 08:41:02

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After 2 month of treatment you will be non contagious But once repeat sputum afb, and if it's negative.you are non contagious

Answered2023-09-09 06:36:17

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share your xray..let us see if the lesion is active or not

Answered2023-09-09 06:12:24

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