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If someone get infected with tb is it possible to transmit it to person who got vaccine?
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Tb infection: Yes, if one gets an overwhelming exposure to an infected individual.
Answered 10/29/2013
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Yes: The bcg vaccine is no guarantee of immunity against tb.
Answered 10/24/2013
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