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Would old quilts of family once infected with tb still have the germ.
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Need dry cleaning: Tb bacteria will survive out side body for just few wks only, you are safe from old quilts . Get it dry cleaned , if you don't want do leave it exposed to sun , ultra violet rays will kill the bacteria , and save the quilts for next generation.
Answered 6/20/2020
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