Shreya Bhatt Shreya Bhatt Asked 4 months ago

How you contract tb?

My neighbour was diagnosed with TB and it got me worried. I want to understand how it spreads. How do you contract TB from another person?

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Shalini Rao Shalini Rao Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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TB spreads through the air, ji. When someone with active TB in their lungs coughs, sneezes, or even talks, they release tiny droplets with the bacteria. If you inhale those, you can get it. Just like with thyroid, early detection and consistent follow-up with the doctor are crucial. Don't ignore symptoms.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan, TB toh air se hi phailta hai na. Agar koi infected person khaanse ya chheenke, toh uske bacteria hawa mein aa jaate hain. Aur agar aap us hawa mein saans lete ho, toh aapko bhi ho sakta hai. Isliye, mask pehna aur acchi ventilation rakhna important hai, haan.

Priyanka Singh Priyanka Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Oh, TB. It's quite common actually, and it spreads through the air. Like, if someone with active TB coughs or sneezes, those small droplets can stay in the air, and if you inhale them, you can contract it. That's why good ventilation and covering your mouth when coughing is important. It's a serious illness so better to be careful.

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Kiran Kumar Kiran Kumar Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

TB transmission is airborne, basically. It's when someone with active lung TB expels bacteria into the air, and others breathe it in. Think about how airborne viruses spread. Your fitness tracker can't detect it, but it's another reason good hygiene and public health measures are important. Stay aware of your surroundings.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Hey! Don't stress too much, but TB spreads when someone who has it in their lungs coughs or sneezes, and tiny TB germs float in the air. If you breathe in those germs, you can get infected. It's not like you can get it from touching someone or sharing food. So just be careful in crowded places, okay?

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