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Extra pulmonary tb
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I have been diagnosed with Pleural effusion tuberculosis on 5th March. Since then my anti tb treatment has started. I wanted to ask that can I stay with my husband now and have relations with him. I want to make sure that he is not infected. Please reply.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Tubercular pleural effusion is less likely to infect others when compared to sputum positive pulmonary tuberculosis. However it is advisable to screen household contacts for tuberculosis.
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The chances of TB spreading via pleural effusion are low. If your sputum is negative for Tb bacilli, you can stay with your husband and have normal relation.
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Absolutely you can proceed…This tb never spreads through contact
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.you can lead normal life.
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Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun
Pulmonologist
38 yrs exp
Jaipur
Yes ,your TB is in pleura not in Lungs and it cant spread to anyone.
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You may continue your relationship with your husband.
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