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Is There Any Chance Of Getting TB If I Share A TB Patient's Water Container?

My friend had tuberculosis few months ago and underwent for medical treatment, what happened was I accidentally drink in his water container thinking that was mine since were having the same container. Is there any chance that I may get the disease???
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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You dont need to worry as your friend has taken treatment.
Get the infection from one instance is unlikely too.
You must make sure your friend has completed her treatment and in follow up tests there were no acid fast bacilli seen and that she was declared cured of the disease.

Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query.
Take care!
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious Disease Specialist
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Is There Any Chance Of Getting TB If I Share A TB Patient's Water Container?

Thanks for your query at HCM! I am Infectious Disease Specialist! I went through your query! You dont need to worry as your friend has taken treatment. Get the infection from one instance is unlikely too. You must make sure your friend has completed her treatment and in follow up tests there were no acid fast bacilli seen and that she was declared cured of the disease. Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query. Take care! Dr. Sheetal Verma Infectious Disease Specialist