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2021-11-18 10:11:27
My father is diagnosed with abdominal Tuberculosis. He is weak so I had gone to bring medicine from government hospital. While I was in the queue a tb patient was coughing nearby. I was wearing N95 mask. What is the chance of me getting TB. I am worried. Thanks 🙏
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Depends on individual health status and immunity

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Chances of tuberculosis are there but it can’t be mathematically calculated Follow up for any development of symptoms is advisable

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Kindly discuss for your concern

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Depands on your immunity

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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult

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There is no way to predict because we don’t know at what stage of infection that person is and also more importantly it depends on your immunity So eat well exercise regularly sleep well and try to reduce stress generally You will be fine

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Need more details about your condition, kindly go for a consultation

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