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Can Tuberculosis Be Transmitted Through Kissing?
Question: About tb..
My partner have tb and she is taking treatment from last 4 months continously on dots.. we so kissing and hv saliva exchange does i have a chance to tb.
Thx & regards
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My partner have tb and she is taking treatment from last 4 months continously on dots.. we so kissing and hv saliva exchange does i have a chance to tb.
Thx & regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
No,
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
No, there is no risk of transfer of TB through the saliva.
Well, since your partner is on AntiTB medication since 4 months she will not be infective by any mode.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
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No,
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
No, there is no risk of transfer of TB through the saliva.
Well, since your partner is on AntiTB medication since 4 months she will not be infective by any mode.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Please do ask if any doubts.
If you are satisfied with the answer, please rate the same with five stars and close.
If in future you need to consult me, you can approach me directly through the below link.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-raju-a-t/60137
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