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Is tuberculosis contagious?
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Yes: Through coughing. It is a very slow growing bacteria so it can take a long time for symptoms to appear.
Answered 12/27/2016
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Yes: Pulmonary TB is contagious especially if it is cavitary.
Answered 6/10/2014
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