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A tuberculosis patient was standing in front of me and talking loudly that his saliva coming out. will i catch tb? the patient has recently done tb test report says sputum tb not detected but doctor says on xray some black line is present on chest?

Q: a tuberculosis patient was standing in front of me and talking loudly that his saliva coming out. will i catch tb? the patient has recently done tb test report says sputum tb not detected but doctor says on xray some black line is present on chest?

: Please obtain a blood test to detect TB exposure in 4 weeks to 12 weeks post exposure. A skin test is also acceptable. If positive, a chest x ray may be performed. Watch for signs of cough,fever and weight loss. Discuss whether he is being treated for latent or active TB? There are many conditions that cause x ray changes

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Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Please obtain a blood test to detect TB exposure in 4 weeks to 12 weeks post exposure. A skin test is also acceptable. If positive, a chest x ray may be performed. Watch for signs of cough,fever and weight loss. Discuss whether he is being treated for latent or active TB? There are many conditions that cause x ray changes

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Answered 3/17/2023

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A member asked:

A tuberculosis patient was standing in front of me and talking loudly that his saliva coming out. will i catch tb? the patient has recently done tb test report says sputum tb not detected but doctor says on xray some black line is present on chest?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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