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Meeting person with Tuberculosis
My friend is suffering from Tuberculosis from last 2 months and is under medication too. Can I meet him? Is there a possibility of getting the disease transmitted through a hug even if wear masks?
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Dr. Swaroopa Rani Mandavilli
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Noida
With protective measures the risk is minimal as it depends on cough status @ symptoms of d patient
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