A member asked:

If one has latent tb, is it a significant risk that it will become active and kill the person in old age when their immune system goes down w/ age?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Latent TB: Yes, the possibility exists that TB can be activated when ones immune system is diminished. That is why it is important to be treated early on.

Answered 6/10/2014

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