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I have spine tb ,will it spread to my 1 year child and my family ,if I kiss my child or through any another contact it can spread
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Extra lung (extra pulmonary )location tb is not communicable....... you get your confirmation regarding lung involvement .... start tb treatment for 9 months...nd as per required medications
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If there are no pulmonary or skin focus, it won't spread.
But there is high chance of pulmonary being the primary ( need to rule out by chest xray and hrct, and sputum tests).
Plus avoid close contact as much as possible for the first 2-3 months of medications ( as a second layer of protection) .
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Not it does not spread by kissing or touching
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"You can rest assured that Spine Tuberculosis (Pott’s Disease) is an extra-pulmonary form of TB, which means it is not contagious. Unlike Lung (Pulmonary) TB, which spreads through respiratory droplets (coughing or sneezing), Spine TB stays localized in the vertebrae and surrounding tissues. You cannot spread the infection to your child or family members through kissing, hugging, sharing food, or routine physical contact. Your child is perfectly safe being around you."
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"1. Non-Communicable Nature: Since the bacteria are trapped within the spinal column and bone tissue, they have no way of being exhaled into the air.
2. Safety of Normal Contact: Casual contact like kissing your child or holding them close does not carry any risk of transmission.
3. Treatment Advantage: Once you are on regular Anti-Tubercular Treatment (ATT), the bacterial load in your body starts decreasing rapidly, further ensuring the safety of those around you."
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"1. Strict Compliance: The most important thing is to never skip a dose of your ATT medication. Complete the full course as prescribed by your doctor to ensure a permanent cure.
2. Nutrition: Focus on a high-protein diet to help your body repair the bone tissue and strengthen your immune system.
3. Screening (For Peace of Mind): While not necessary for Spine TB contact, ensure your child’s routine vaccinations (including BCG) are up to date.
4. Monitor Lung Symptoms: If you develop a persistent cough or fever, consult your doctor immediately to rule out any associated lung involvement, but for now, focus on your recovery without guilt."
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No need to worry 👍 Spine TB does not spread by kissing or normal contact. It is not like lung TB which spreads through air.
So your child and family are safe with routine contact.
Continue your treatment regularly. If any doubts, you can consult.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Extrapulmonary TB , its route is hematogenous or blood related not via direct contact like sneezing ,droplet etc.its not spread via contact or touch .so no worry.
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I understand your concern, especially with a small child at home, but you can be reassure, spine TB (Pott’s spine) is not contagious through normal contact.
TB spreads mainly through the air from lungs (pulmonary TB) when a person coughs or sneezes. In your case, since it is spine TB (extrapulmonary), it does not spread by touching, kissing, or being close to your child or family.
So you can safely hold, hug, and kiss your child without fear of transmitting the infection.
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-Continue your anti-TB treatment regularly without missing doses
-Follow up with your doctor as advised
-Ensure good nutrition and rest for recovery
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-Only if there are lung symptoms (persistent cough, sputum, fever), evaluation for pulmonary TB may be needed
-Family screening is usually not required in isolated spine TB
-Adherence to treatment is the most important factor for complete cure
Overall, you can be at ease, your condition will not spread to your child through normal day-to-day contact.
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its a form of extrapulmonary tb cannot be spread through kissing
so no need to worry for that
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make sure to take proper treatment of tb as prescribed
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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