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What to do if i has completed 2 months treatment of tuberculosis now can i kiss my girlfriend?

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Dr. Sanober Butt answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Active TB?: It depends if you are being treated for active TB or a positive PPD skin test. You must not have direct contact with anyone untill your AFB sputum is negative and you infectious disease doctor gives you an ok since it is highly contagious disease.

Answered 6/10/2014

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