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Is shoulder tb an genitically inherited disease? if not how does it cause?
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TB IS NOT HEREDITARY: if you are worried about TB or tuberculosis then it is definitely not genetically transmitted nor is it a hereditary disease. It is an infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria and is eminently treatable - especially if it caught early. U should be under close follow up and medications are long term - for months. Take them regularly otherwise the bacteria can become resuistant.
Answered 9/28/2017
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