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What happens when someone breathes in tb germs?

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Catches Tb: The germs get to the lung. The body responds. If there is enough germs a fight ensues. Symptoms are usually absent or mild. If not eradicated, the germs are kept in check and go dormant. Sometime later, even many years later, they can break out and cause active infection in the body, most commonly the lungs.

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Answered 1/9/2012

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