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What happen when someone with latent tuberculosis (tb) goes without treatment?can get worst?can become active tb?can goes away on the own?
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Reactivation TB: Latent TB can become active if the infected person becomes immune suppressed from any cause such as chemotherapy or malnutrition. Benefits versus risks of treatment should be discussed with your doctor.
Answered 1/16/2016
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