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I was near a tb patient but he didnt cough? will i be infected?

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Below: Unless you have "close personal contact" you should be fine

Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

I was near a tb patient but he didnt cough? will i be infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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