My neighbor was diagnosed with TB, and we spent some time together before she knew. I'm now worried about exposure. If I did get infected, how long after being exposed to TB would symptoms typically begin to appear?
4 months ago
Symptoms can take anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks to show up, and sometimes even years if the TB is latent. If you start showing symptoms, go to a government hospital where TB diagnosis and treatment are completely free.
5 months ago
Actually, it takes around 2 to 12 weeks for symptoms to start showing up, yaar. Don't stress too much right away, just keep an eye out for any bad cough or fever.
5 months ago
I panicked like crazy when I was exposed to a relative, but my doctor reassured me that most healthy people don't catch it easily. Symptoms generally take 2 to 3 months to appear, so just keep watch but don't lose sleep over it.
5 months ago
According to medical guidelines, active symptoms usually develop within 2 to 3 months after exposure. However, my doctor noted that many people carry latent TB for years without ever showing any symptoms.
5 months ago
When my colleague had it, the doctors at Fortis told us that symptoms usually appear within 8 to 12 weeks. If you are worried, it is best to visit a pulmonologist and ask your doctor clearly for guidance.
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4 months ago
Agree with the timeline. Usually, active symptoms like a chronic cough or night sweats appear between 2 to 12 weeks.
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