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Can i spend time with family and friends if i have latent tb infection?
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Sure: Latent TB is a dormant form of infection, and affected individual does not infect contacts. It should be remembered, however, that latent TB can be reactivated when on long term steroid treatment or on any immunosuppressives.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: No problem. Protect yourself against future TB and check with your doc.
Answered 6/10/2014
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