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Can TB Be Contracted Through Interaction With A TB Patient?
I talked to a patient of active TB for about fifteen minutes without any protective mechanism , I am 37 years old, female and with good health, the patient did not sneeze or cough during the talk and said she has started treatment one week ago. I am I at risk, what can I do?
Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today.
Its normal to feel concerned but I feel in your case the chance for a droplet infection spread is close to zero. Moreover she started treatment a wk prior to your contact. Dont worry. There is no room for a infection in this case.
Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be. Take care. Warm regards, Dr Praveen Jeyapathy
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Can TB Be Contracted Through Interaction With A TB Patient?
Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today. Its normal to feel concerned but I feel in your case the chance for a droplet infection spread is close to zero. Moreover she started treatment a wk prior to your contact. Dont worry. There is no room for a infection in this case. Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be. Take care. Warm regards, Dr Praveen Jeyapathy