Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Is tb genetic?

My neighbour was just diagnosed with TB, and my mother is very worried because her grandfather had it. We live in a joint family, so she's asking if it's something that runs in families. Is TB genetic?

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Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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No, beta, TB is not genetic like some other diseases. It comes from bacteria, not from family blood. Of course, a strong body helps fight anything, so eat good food, but it's not inherited.

Aman Singh Aman Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Don't worry, TB is not a genetic disease. It's caused by bacteria, so it's something you catch, not something passed down in your genes. So if someone in your family had it, it doesn't mean you'll automatically get it because of genetics.

Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Nah, TB isn't genetic. It's caused by a bacteria. What can be 'genetic' is maybe some people's immune system being stronger or weaker, but the disease itself isn't inherited. Keep up your immunity with good exercise and diet.

Smriti Verma Smriti Verma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Nope, not genetic! It's an infection, like getting a cold, but way more serious. So you don't inherit it. Just focus on eating yummy, nutritious food to keep your body strong, that's what matters most!

Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

No, I remember my mother explaining this to me when I was young. It's not genetic. It's an infection, not something you are born with. So if someone in your family had it, it's not a genetic burden you carry, just keep healthy.

Karan Singh Karan Singh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

No, TB is not genetic. It's an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. You get it from exposure, not from your parents' genes. Simple as that.

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Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My doctor clearly explained this. TB is an infectious disease, not a genetic one. It's caused by a specific type of bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and it spreads through the air. So, you don't inherit it; you contract it through exposure to the bacteria.

Rajesh Prasad Rajesh Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haha, no, thank goodness! Imagine if you got TB just because your great-grandma sneezed 100 years ago! It's caused by bacteria, not your family tree. So you can relax on that front, at least.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, this is something that has always made me a bit anxious too, fearing it could be passed down. But from what I understand, no, it's not genetic. It's a bacterial infection you catch. Did anyone else worry about this too?

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, TB is not genetic. It's caused by bacteria. Building immunity with natural things like neem juice or giloy can help generally, but if you have symptoms, it's a bacterial infection and you need a doctor, not home remedies for this particular thing.

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