A member asked:

What happens if you are in the hospital, suspected to have some type of tb, and you decide to leave without bring discharged?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a doctor: Untreated TB can lead to bad complications down the line, as well as exposing countless people to tb. The ethical thing to do would be to have it appropriately evaluated.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Lokesh Guglani answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Not recommended: Correct diagnosis & treatment of tuberculosis infection is essential for preventing damage to the organ systems involved & also to prevent the development of drug resistant tb. Please consult your doctor immediately to complete the diagnostic work up & start appropriate therapies based on results.

Answered 6/14/2014

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