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Could latent tb cause one to get sick more often?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Latent TB has no clinical consequences as long as it remains latent.

Dr Park and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2022

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