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Thermometer and TB
So today i used a thermometer which was used by my brother who has TB around 2 months back and since then the thermo was packed in its plastic case and today i got it out and washed with only tap water and used it 4-5 times, am i at risk?
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Not to worry much. It won't transmit via fomites
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Risk could be if tap water is also contaminated
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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8 yrs exp
Kakinada
No problem. You are not at risk
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to worry. Tb is not transmitted through phomites. Risk is there if pt is Sputum positive.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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Begusarai
get a consult with a pulmonologist
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
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17 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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