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Sir my infant 4.5 month old recently his grandmother has been diagonosed tb she was taking care of him should i screen for tb for my son
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Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.
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Do test but don't worry as immunity is good in baby
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Yes, contact screening with the help of a chest Xray is important for the child.
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Also, isoniazid prophylaxis will be required for the child.
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Absolutely yes .. It is very important to know the contact period .your child might also require medicine as a chemoprophylaxis for same
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