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    Is TB very contacious? My 4 kids have been around someone daily that has tested positive

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      TB is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can quickly spread if not caught, isolated, and treated early. Tuberculosis is an airborne disease, and can be caught by breathing in the air that an infected person has contaminated through: Breathing. Coughing.


      Hope you saw a doctor back then.

      9 years ago. Rating: 6
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        TB was reported just this week at Fresno City College and about 300 students, likely exposed, were notified by email to be tested. (5/4/16).


        Get the kids tested, as TB can kill.

        9 years ago. Rating: 3
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          A lot of people have been exposed to tb  and don't develop problems. Treatment is available and successful. Just get the test done and see if you have been exposed if your concerned.

          9 years ago. Rating: 3
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            mycatsmom

            that's true. I worked with nurses who tested positive b/c they were exposed to it but didn't have it. My aunt too.
            commented 9 years ago


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