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Where is the most likely place for me to catch tuberculosis?
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High density environ: Tb is commonly contracted in high density living situations. Homes where 3-5 families living in one house is an example of this situation.
Answered 2/20/2013
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Also: High density areas like nursing homes, military training centers and colleges all screen to prevent introduction of TB into such environments.
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