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Can TB Be Contracted Through Interaction With A TB Patient?
I talked to a patient of active TB for about fifteen minutes without any protective mechanism , I am 37 years old, female and with good health, the patient did not sneeze or cough during the talk and said she has started treatment one week ago. I am I at risk, what can I do?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Hello. I am Dr. Praveen and I will be answering your question today.
Its normal to feel concerned but I feel in your case the chance for a droplet infection spread is close to zero. Moreover she started treatment a wk prior to your contact. Dont worry. There is no room for a infection in this case.
Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be. Take care.
Warm regards,
Dr Praveen Jeyapathy
Its normal to feel concerned but I feel in your case the chance for a droplet infection spread is close to zero. Moreover she started treatment a wk prior to your contact. Dont worry. There is no room for a infection in this case.
Wishing you good health. Please feel free to drop in any more queries if need be. Take care.
Warm regards,
Dr Praveen Jeyapathy
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