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Spreading of TB
I was diagnosed with pulmonary TB in October and I have completed my 9 month ATT..I want you ..I was in close contact with wife .. could I have spread it to my wife before or during treatment. What are the chances?
- sputum test was not performed as I don't had any coughing problem..no other symptoms
Mantox test was positive
Ct scan- multiple lumps where found.
EBUS TBNA was performed. I have attached the report
Currently my wife has no symptoms
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There’s a possibility but would need more information. Please consult a pulmonologist online or offline
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ppl do not worry.As you have suffered from Extra pulmonary Tb, there is no likely hood of spread to your wife.pl observe, any symptoms in your wife and act accordingly. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Amit Kumar
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
For ur wife - if she gets any symptoms- cough, fever, wt loss, loss of appetite, chest pain , dyspnea others review in opd
If no symptoms get chest X-ray every 6 months for 24 months
Repeat X-ray is subjected to prior report
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