How is latent tb acquired?

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How is latent tb acquired? I have latent tb and been wondering how I acquired it. My doctor said it is acquired through everyday or usual close contact to persons with tb. I had a bf who smokes but doesnt coughs and shows signs of active tb. Or is it just that I have weakened immune system and been infected by other people?

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Dr. Sushma Shah

General Physician 40 yrs exp Vadodara

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Hello, Lot of causes Environmental pollution Low IMMUNITY Gathering in place which is clumsy SNEEZING , cough,in front of you can expose you to TB. Ideopathic Take TREATMENT without a miss, you become healthy.ok.

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Latent TB occurs when a person has the TB bacteria within their body, but the bacteria are present in very small numbers. They are kept under control by the bodyâs immune system and do not cause any symptoms. People with latent TB do not feel sick and are not infectious. They cannot pass the bacteria on to other people. In addition they will usually have a normal chest x-ray and a negative sputum test. It could've been caused by exposure to a TB patient in public most likely.

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Dr. V.Kiran Kumar

General Physician 10 yrs exp Srikakulam

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latent tb is a common scenario in india.we acquire it in daily life through some tb contacts.so need not worry abt latent tb.

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