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Is Spinal Tuberculosis Infectious ?

Is T.B in the spine is infectious to others while caring for a patient? Is T.B in the spine is infectious to others while caring for a patient?
Sun, 15 Jan 2012
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Tuberculosis of chest is infectious & can spread from one person to another .But as far as TB of spine is concerned it is not infectious or does not get transferred from one person to another.
Please don't worry.
Thanks
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Is Spinal Tuberculosis Infectious ?

Hi; welcome to HealthcareMagic Tuberculosis of chest is infectious & can spread from one person to another .But as far as TB of spine is concerned it is not infectious or does not get transferred from one person to another. Please don t worry. Thanks