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Can Tuberculosis Spread To A Newborn Despite Completing The Medication Course?

Posted on Wed, 27 Sep 2017

Question: Hello Doctor

I had Mt test in 2012 n it was positive..
I had gone through medicine for 2 3 mth course but I thnk I have completed it..

N I do not have coughing or sneezing problem.
It was infection near my right side of my lower spine.

Today my become aunt , my sis gave a birth to baby girl.

I took in my arm.

I dnt know my symptoms as of.
But I m just worried about my new born.

It will not impact her health right?

Please help

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No threat to the child. However, get yourself evaluated.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that you do not pose a threat to the newborn and would not impact her health. Nevertheless, you should get evaluated about the possible ailment and its treatment status. It could indicate that the issue has already been resolved and that will clear you off your worries.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar