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If i test positive for latent tb a month before i'm suppose to go to college, can i still go?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Yes, you can still go. But you should talk to a doctor about taking a course of therapy to kill the latent bacteria.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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