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Is Atypical TB Contagious?
I came into contact today (she was kissing my son) who then was reported to have Atypical TB! I am nervous even though she said it was not contagious and is on about a dozen antibiotics. What should I do? She has a daughter my sons age and they played all day (4 years old)
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
Hello, Thnx to contact us. We wish you a very best health at health care magic. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that atypical TB is contagious. But this infection wont appear in one exposure. It requires constant exposure for long period than and than it will occur. Atypical TB are much sensitive to drug more sensitive than typical TB. So that your neighbour going to get cured easily. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank; Infectious disease specialist
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