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How to protect yourself from TB?
I was in a a hospital were a lots or tb patient were coughing near me! So is their any measure should i take or any medicine to prevent or getting exposed to tb or getting infected! I am already infected once two year ago so my immune system is already compromised i think !
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Hi. I understand your concern s. If you have any symptoms. Better to consult a pulmonologist for a detailed examination and investigation.
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Dr. Dilip Maydeo
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38 yrs exp
Mumbai
Why did you go there ?
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
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Mumbai
I would like a clarification, what did you mean by infected 2 yrs ago. Did you have TB disease and treated for it? Please specify
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