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A colleague of mine got recently diagnosed with TB, visited him hopital few times before the diagnosis. Do I need to worry, get test done for myself & if yes then which one ?
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deoends whether you're symptomatic or not
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl maintain your immunity. If you have symptoms, you have to be tested. There are many doctors and nurses and other staff are working in the Hospital. What about them. Tb bacilli are there every share. Nothing to worry.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Be cautious and observe for any symptoms
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Consult a pulmonologist if any symptoms present
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Dr. Anusha Kantheti
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9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If you have any symptoms, need to get screening for tb … if no symptoms not required
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