Is tb highly contagious?
My colleague was diagnosed with TB and I'm a bit concerned about being around him in the office. Is TB highly contagious? I want to understand the risk.
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8 months ago
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I can only share my observation, not medical advice. But from what I've seen in our society, if someone has active TB and is not careful, it can spread quickly. So yes, it seems quite contagious in certain conditions.
8 months ago
Yes, TB is contagious. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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8 months ago
Yes, it can be, especially if you're in close contact with someone who has active lung TB and they're coughing a lot. For general immunity, I believe in good food and some yoga. But for actual TB, you must see a doctor. This is not for home remedies.
6 months ago
Hmm, it can be quite contagious if someone has active TB and you're around them a lot. So, best to be careful! But also, a strong body with good food (like all those yummy immunity boosters!) helps keep you healthy generally.
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My health app sometimes sends alerts about infectious diseases. It says that active TB is highly contagious, especially in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces. So yes, precautions like masks and maintaining distance are important.