A member asked:

I was diagnosed with mild ptb; sputum test is negative of afb strain even before i start taking meds <myrin p forte>. can i infect my 3 mo old baby?

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Dr. Peter Ostrow answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Unclear: Do you have tuberculosis or only a positive ppd? Btw, would use term mild tb. If only + ppd, no risk of contagion--take your inh for 9 mos. If you have the disease, there is risk and it can be devasting if the baby gets the disease--life threatening. Clarify your situation with your md asap. Get treated either way.

Answered 1/20/2015

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