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Are There Chances Of Getting TB After Being Exposed To A Person Coughing Close By In A Public Area?
Question: Sir while coming out of office a saw person coughing, as I realized I just closed my mouth and nose with my hand, just after some two three steps away I covered my face with face mask. The person was coughing in an open area outside the office just while coming out from office I noticed. Sir can any chance of getting infected from any disease is there specially TB
Brief Answer:
Less chances
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It really depends on your own immunity.
The person who is coughing may or maynot have tb. In fact sore throat or bronchitis from other causes like allergy, virus and bacteria are more common than tuberculosis itself. More chances are that he had some virus.
If you have a strong immunity and you dont get infections every now and then, chances are that you will never get tb. Hope you got vaccinated against it. If not, then get vaccinated now.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Less chances
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It really depends on your own immunity.
The person who is coughing may or maynot have tb. In fact sore throat or bronchitis from other causes like allergy, virus and bacteria are more common than tuberculosis itself. More chances are that he had some virus.
If you have a strong immunity and you dont get infections every now and then, chances are that you will never get tb. Hope you got vaccinated against it. If not, then get vaccinated now.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Madam which vaccination is to Take for this. Did it available in XXXXXXX Moreover as I noticed the person I covered my mouth and nose and get away. Can just a mere small fraction of time can we get infected
Brief Answer:
BCG Vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Vaccine is a BCG vaccine that leaves a mark on upper arm. You can check your arm, if there s mark then you are vaccinated. If there is no mark then you can get vaccinated from your local government hospital.
Rarely within fraction of time it may happen.
But I have seen people working with TB patients for whole life and they never get TB. So it really depends on your own immunity.
Dr Vaishalee
BCG Vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Vaccine is a BCG vaccine that leaves a mark on upper arm. You can check your arm, if there s mark then you are vaccinated. If there is no mark then you can get vaccinated from your local government hospital.
Rarely within fraction of time it may happen.
But I have seen people working with TB patients for whole life and they never get TB. So it really depends on your own immunity.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Madam I used to eat daily three eggs, fruits and fruit juice, workout for one hour daily. One litre of milk every day.started taking 10almonds daily in evening
Can you help me what supplement is good for protein intake proteinex or horlicks protein plus for my daily protein diet. And yes take a good sleep daily at least seven hours
Can you help me what supplement is good for protein intake proteinex or horlicks protein plus for my daily protein diet. And yes take a good sleep daily at least seven hours
Brief Answer:
You are on a nice diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You are already on a nice diet and taking enough proteins. In case you are working out then you can add some proteins in the milk and take it after the workout. Proteinex has been there in market for longer time and can be taken. Otherwise both are fine. Another method to add proteins is to take high protein foods after workout. High protein foods like chickpea roasted, soy milk, peanut butter, lentils, beans, cheese, etc.
Dr Vaishalee
You are on a nice diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You are already on a nice diet and taking enough proteins. In case you are working out then you can add some proteins in the milk and take it after the workout. Proteinex has been there in market for longer time and can be taken. Otherwise both are fine. Another method to add proteins is to take high protein foods after workout. High protein foods like chickpea roasted, soy milk, peanut butter, lentils, beans, cheese, etc.
Dr Vaishalee
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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