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When Doe TB Become Contagious?

Good evening, Doctor, My question is my sister-in-law has confirmation of cavity lesions on her lungs that may be TB. My grandchildren went into her ER room to say good-bye before she was flown to another health facility. We did not know at the time she may have TB. What are the timelines and could they have been infected? I can not afford to pay.
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic.
I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that TB dose not occur on single exposure. If the child is exposed for prolong period than she has probability of getting TB. So right now there is no point of worry for you. There is no need to go to ER.

I will be happy to answer all your future concern.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist.
Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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When Doe TB Become Contagious?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that TB dose not occur on single exposure. If the child is exposed for prolong period than she has probability of getting TB. So right now there is no point of worry for you. There is no need to go to ER. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.