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Could A Stomach TB Lead To HIV Infection?

hi I had a unprotected sex in2008 & since then I am perfectly healthy , never face any issue regarding my health. in 2009 I got married & in 2010 December I became father to a healthy baby, my wife has checked for HIV during her pregnancy & the test was negative. but In last month she has diagnosed stomach TB , do we need to check or worry for HIV infection .?
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that TB and HIV is totally different disease with different etiological agent. HIV and TB actually are correlated disease, but dose not necessary that both occur simultaneously. Stomach TB is spread by ingestion of TB contaminated food most commonly with milk. While HIV is infected with exposure to body fluids. So do not worry regarding HIV if you have stomach TB. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank
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Could A Stomach TB Lead To HIV Infection?

Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that TB and HIV is totally different disease with different etiological agent. HIV and TB actually are correlated disease, but dose not necessary that both occur simultaneously. Stomach TB is spread by ingestion of TB contaminated food most commonly with milk. While HIV is infected with exposure to body fluids. So do not worry regarding HIV if you have stomach TB. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank