Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Asked 10 months ago

Can you get tb twice?

I had TB in my early 20s and it was a tough time, but I recovered completely. Now, after almost 15 years, I'm experiencing similar symptoms again. Is it possible to get tuberculosis a second time, or is it very rare?

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Girish Saxena Girish Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I can share my personal experience here. My neighbor had lung TB five years ago, completed his full treatment, but unfortunately got infected again last year due to weak immunity. It showed me that getting cured once does not mean you are safe forever.

Nitin Gupta Nitin Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, reinfection is possible. If you suspect you have TB again, don't waste money on repeat private clinic consultations; go to a government DOTS center. They provide all TB tests, sputum checks, and the entire course of medicines completely free of cost.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, recurrent tuberculosis is a known medical issue. When my uncle had a relapse, the doctors at the hospital explained that it can be a relapse of the old infection or a new strain. You must ask your doctor clearly for a drug-susceptibility test to get the right treatment.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, you can get TB a second time if your immunity is low or you get exposed again. The most practical thing is to finish the doctor's full medicine course without skipping, even if you feel better midway. Skipping doses is what makes it return in a worse form.

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Subramanian Swamy Subramanian Swamy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My elders always said that once you recover from a big disease, you must eat well to regain strength. Doctors also say TB can strike twice if the body remains weak. I strongly advise trusting your doctor's prescriptions and eating a highly nutritious diet to build back your defense.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Yes babu, you can get TB again if your body is weak or if you live near someone who has it. Please eat lots of green vegetables, milk, and fresh fruits. If you start coughing again, don't wait, just go to the local government hospital right away.

Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, reinfection can happen. To prevent getting sick again, building strong immunity through a high-protein vegetarian diet is very helpful. Focus on paneer, sprouts, lentils, and a thoda turmeric milk daily to help your body fight off any recurrent bacterial attacks.

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