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If i have latent tb can it become active?

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Yes: In most individuals, mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (TB) is contained initially by host defenses, and the infection remains latent (asleep, inactive). However, latent infection has the potential to develop into active infection at any time.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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