Can someone with latent tb infect others?
My colleague tested positive for latent TB, but he said he's not infectious. I'm a bit concerned about being around him daily. Can someone with latent TB actually infect others, or is it truly inactive?
6 answers
4 months ago
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No, they cannot spread it at all, so please don't isolate them or worry. When my cousin had it, we kept giving her warm turmeric milk and fresh giloy juice just to keep her immunity strong while she completed her basic preventive course. It is not contagious in this stage.
3 months ago
There is a huge difference between active TB and latent TB. In latent TB, the bacteria are sleeping inside the body, so the person doesn't cough or spread any germs to others. They are completely safe to be around.
4 months ago
Beta, latent means the germ is sleeping, so it won't harm anyone else. Just focus on building their strength with good home-cooked food, soaked almonds, and seasonal fruits. A strong body keeps the germ sleeping forever, but do consult a doctor for safety.
4 months ago
Short answer is no. They aren't infectious, so there is no need to take leaves or stay away from office. Just make sure they follow their doctor's advice on whether they need preventive medication, and carry on with daily life normally.
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4 months ago
Take a deep breath, there is absolutely no risk to you or anyone else in the house. A person with latent TB is not sick and cannot pass it on to others. Just support them in finishing their doctor's prescribed preventive steps, and don't stress.
4 months ago
My doctor explained this beautifully when I tested positive on a routine screening. He said the bacteria is dormant, meaning it is not active, so there are no symptoms and zero chance of transmission. Still, he put me on a short course of pills just so it never turns active in the future.