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Scared about contracting TB
I went to a government facility to give CB naat sputum sample.
I was wearing a spec as well as a N95 Mask with additionally a pollution filter inside. So in the pic, the old man was wearing a local made mask and sneezed like typical Indian uncles aaahuu type facing towards right side.
However, after filling the form with the registrar i had to go out of the room via that door, and i went along the path where he sneezed, however my mask was worn properly, i discarded the clothes, mask and took a proper shower with proper face wash and hand wash.
I know i am over thinking but the risk of contracting tb(let's say i am negative), is low right?
Sorry again, i am a hypochondriac so i think a lot about these things.
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Consult a pulmonologist.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Tb bacilli are present in the air.it is present in any whare.it will come only, when immunity levels are down.pl do not worry. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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9 yrs exp
Begusarai
if you have given the naat sample..at least wait for its result
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