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What does it mean when they say you have latent tb? i believe the covid 19 virus is shedded from your immune system, meaning u won't have covid virus, why not the same with tb virus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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They act differently: Latent TB are TB germs that remain in your body in a dormant state. They can become activated at a later time. Where as the COVID 19 virus (SARS -CoV 2) should leave your system when you recover.

Answered 5/12/2020

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A member asked:

What does it mean when they say you have latent tb? i believe the covid 19 virus is shedded from your immune system, meaning u won't have covid virus, why not the same with tb virus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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