What is inactive tb?
My father recently had a health check-up, and the report mentioned 'inactive TB'. We were a bit confused as to what this means. Could someone explain what inactive tuberculosis actually is?
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6 months ago
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Inactive TB, or latent tuberculosis, means the TB bacteria are in your body but are sleeping, so you have no symptoms and cannot spread it to others. However, it can activate later, so getting a doctor's advice on preventive treatment is highly recommended.
4 months ago
I am trying to understand this too. If the bacteria are inactive and not causing any sickness now, do we still need to take heavy medicines for it?
5 months ago
It means the TB bacteria are dormant in your body. Don't ignore it because my relative had latent TB that activated when his immunity went down, causing serious complications, so please see a pulmonologist.
4 months ago
I totally get it, hearing the word TB itself can be so scary and stressful. Inactive TB just means the germs are quiet and you aren't sick or contagious, so please take a deep breath and let the doctor guide you.
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6 months ago
I tested positive for latent TB during a visa health checkup even though I felt perfectly healthy. The doctor explained it was inactive, but they still put me on a protective course of medicine for a few months.
6 months ago
Don't worry, inactive TB basically means the bacteria are sleeping inside you and you are not sick at all. It is very easy to manage with a doctor’s guidance, so just get it checked and stay relaxed.
6 months ago
Inactive TB is latent TB—you have the infection but no active symptoms and you aren't infectious. It’s very common in India, but you must consult a doctor to decide if you need a course of preventive drugs.