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Is It Safe To Get Pregnant For A TB Patient?

I was exposed to TB as a child and was on an antibiotic but only for a few months. I have been negative ever since. Then in 2011 test was negative but at 4mm, and this year positive at 18mm. I feel fine. Chest Xray was clear. I am trying to get pregnant, should I be concerned

Fri, 9 Jan 2015
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Tuberculosis exposure in past is not contraindication for pregnancy.even if active tb infection taking anti tuberculosis treatment can concieve after consulting physician for avoiding some teratogenic and contradictory drugs..
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Is It Safe To Get Pregnant For A TB Patient?

Tuberculosis exposure in past is not contraindication for pregnancy.even if active tb infection taking anti tuberculosis treatment can concieve after consulting physician for avoiding some teratogenic and contradictory drugs..