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Does susceptibility to lung infections run in the family?

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Probably not: Unless there is a hereditary immunocomprimised disease, then probably not.

Answered 9/28/2016

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It may but...: Transmission is easier in a household due to closer contact and is likely more important than genetic susceptibility in most instances.

Answered 1/5/2019

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