Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Asked 6 months ago

Is tb inherited?

My father had TB a long time ago and now my son has a persistent cough. My wife is very worried that he might have inherited it. Is TB inherited?

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Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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No, it's not inherited. I just recovered from TB, and my doctor made it clear it's a bacterial infection, not something that runs in the family genes. You catch it from someone, you don't get it at birth.

Vijay Gupta Vijay Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Arrey nahi, TB is not inherited, haan na? It's a disease jo bacteria se hoti hai, not jo maa-baap se milti hai. So agar family mein kisi ko tha, toh iska matlab yeh nahi ki aapko bhi ho jayegi automatically.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No, thankfully, TB is not inherited. When my child was exposed, this was one of my first questions to the doctor. It's a bacterial infection, not a genetic condition, so you don't pass it down. It's caught from another person.

Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My doctor explained that TB is an infectious disease, not a genetic one. It's caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. You don't inherit it through your genes; you get it through exposure to an infected person, primarily via airborne droplets.

Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haha, no, thank God! We already have enough inherited problems like my dad's temper and my mom's love for sweets. TB is a bacterial infection, not part of the family heirlooms. You catch it, don't inherit it.

Nandini Iyer Nandini Iyer Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Thankfully, no, TB is not inherited! It's an infection. Focusing on a strong, balanced vegetarian diet helps maintain good immunity generally, but it won't prevent a bacterial infection you're exposed to. You don't get it from your lineage.

Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Nah bro, TB is not inherited. It's a bacterial thing. So you catch it, it's not in your DNA from your parents. Just like you can't inherit a cold, you can't inherit TB.

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Smita Joshi Smita Joshi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

No, it's not inherited. It's an infectious disease. But regardless, for any persistent symptoms, always get yourself checked. Better to be overly cautious than to let something serious go undetected, whether it's genetic or not.

Rajesh Singh Rajesh Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

No, TB is not inherited. It's an infection. Just like with BP, which can have genetic links but is also heavily influenced by lifestyle, TB is purely about exposure to the bacteria. Regular checkups are important for any health concern, inherited or not.

Nisha Sharma Nisha Sharma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Good news! TB is not inherited! 🥳 It's caused by bacteria, so it's something you catch, not something you're born with or pass down. So, one less thing to worry about genetically! ✨

Ramesh Gupta Ramesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Not at all, TB isn't inherited. It's an infection. What's practical is to maintain good hygiene, ensure proper ventilation, and if someone is coughing, keep a safe distance. No need to worry about genetics for this one.

Rajesh Prasad Rajesh Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haha, no, it's not inherited! Thank goodness, otherwise, my family history would be a medical textbook. TB is like a surprise guest, it just shows up, it's not on the family tree. So you won't pass this particular 'legacy' down!

Meena Krishnan Meena Krishnan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No, my dear, it is not inherited. My mother used to say we get strength from family, not diseases like this. TB comes from outside, from germs. Always trust the doctor's word for such medical matters.

Anil Desai Anil Desai Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, TB is not inherited. It's a bacterial infection, like a strong cold that needs more than just kadha. While a healthy immune system from natural diet helps overall, if you get TB, you must see a doctor and complete the full course of treatment.

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