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My housemate is positive for tb (sputum test). is it very possible that i am already infected with tb?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Very possible: If your housemate has active tb, it is likely that you have been exposed and it's possible that doctors of public health officials will recommend that you get a course of treatment (for latent, not active tb), regardless of the results of skin or blood tests.

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Answered 2/25/2023

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During TB treatment, i developed clear sputum production after two months which was not there before. Now finish treatment, all tests and scan are normal . But sputum still persists with little amount ,clear , 5 6 times per day ,increase after food?

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