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Baby drank tb patient water
My baby 14 mnths old drink his grandfathers drinking water who is tb patient. Which drank few minutes ago. He is on treatment from past 7 mnths but his condition is just ok not fully cure. My baby complete 6 mnth isoniazide prevention tharapy 6 days ago with 6 7 missed doss. M very scared plz tell what ist next step . M very stressd
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After single dose of rifamipcin 90 percent of bacterial load will loss. After 2 wks of treatment become non infectious. This is not virus like corona this is bacteria wks to months contact needed. No worry at all
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If his grandfather is asymptomatic and is on ATT for 7 months, he is likely to be non infectious stage now. Plus Just drinking water which TB patient drank doesnot transmit TB unless there is expectorated sputum.
No need to worry but needs more details for any final advise.
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Dr. Manas Gupta
MBBS, MD PEDIATRICS( PGIMER CHANDIGARH - India's 2nd Best medical college of country), PDCC Neonatology Lucknow.
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No need to worry as such. Needs details for final advise. please consult.
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)
Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Single dose 90 %
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don't already isoniazide prevention therapy you are giving so nothing will happen
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