Can Tuberculosis Be Transmitted Through Kissing?

Posted on Sun, 25 Sep 2016

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Sun, 25 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : About tb..
My partner have tb and she is taking treatment from last 4 months continously on dots.. we so kissing and hv saliva exchange does i have a chance to tb.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No,

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

No, there is no risk of transfer of TB through the saliva.

Well, since your partner is on AntiTB medication since 4 months she will not be infective by any mode.

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