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Precautions in tb

2018-02-19 12:34:24
I've been diagnosed with tb and on treatment since past 1 month. I want to know that whether is it safe to indulge into a sexual relationship? Can kissing n involving into sexual acts infect my partner?
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If your sputum is positive for tuberculosis bacteria then kissing will definitely  infect your partner as well

Answered2018-02-20 02:59:12

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