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Tuberculosis meningitis

2017-08-11 15:03:09
Hello doctor. Is a person contagious if he's having tuberculosis meningitis? What are the precautions needed to be taken? And if he is living with us. Should we take tests too?
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Tuberculous meningitis is not contagious, unless there is lung TB. You can do sputum for AFB.

Answered2017-08-13 16:16:46

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