TB disease

2021-01-06 15:14:30
Hello, my part time maid's son has been diagnosed with tb which we got to know about today. The illness is there since the last 2 months, she is fine with no symptoms and nothing. But she has been coming to our house for work when were not aware about the same, are we at risk? since the last 2 months we are okay. Also she wears a mask. And her son started having water(not blood cough) since yesterday... can a person catch the infection and show the symptoms later, like 2-3 months or years later?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private online consult for a detailed analysis and further management plan

Answered2021-01-09 15:33:53

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No Only sputum positive patient will spread the TB
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Open personal consult for proper evaluation investigation and treatment details for prevention

Answered2021-01-06 16:23:05

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If you are exposed to tuberculosis, you may be at risk , because it's contagious! Wearing mask reduce risk of Covid as well as TB.  TB contact need screening for infection. It's better to be supervised under Pulmonologist!!!

Answered2021-01-06 15:50:08

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Needed detailed history,do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

Answered2021-01-06 15:24:18

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