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I just found out a person with tuberculosis was in contact with me at work. how risky was that interaction? should i get tested?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: You should get tested and evaluated by your doctor. If your initial skin test is negative you'll need repeat testing in 8-10 weeks.
Answered 9/25/2015
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Yes: If your colleague has active pulmonary tuberculosis, the health department will do the testing. If he/she has latent tb, you are not at risk and need not be tested. The risk of catching TB depends on factors related to how close a contact you had, for how long, and how advanced the case was when exposed. It is transmitted by airborne droplets.
Answered 12/8/2016
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Screen: The transmission is by airborne droplets. The office workers should all be tested if there is a case of active TB in the office.
Answered 11/6/2016
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