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2018-06-25 06:14:48
I ve dessiminated tuberculosis +b/l pleural effusion pericardial effusion and ascites taking treatment for a month can I get married ? There’s no risk to my partner ?
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This is extra pulmonary disease. It is non contagious. Please do inform your partner about the disease.

Answered2018-06-25 06:26:24

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Hi. I understand your concern s. If you do not have sputum positive tuberculosis then it is generally not contagious.

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