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What Are The Chances Of TB Infection Passing On To An Infant?
My niece is a week old, she just got home from the hospital 4. days ago. There is an adult relative with tuberculosis living in the same house who's on antiTB medication since a month ago. This person plans to lmove out in a day or two. Could the baby be infected already?Should she get mantoux test or get bcg vaccine or maybe somekind of medication for prevention? Please help us, thank you for your reply.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2015
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If the relative stays away from the baby , being very careful not to cough , sneeze, shout or sing in her presence then it should be ok.
It is transmitted by droplets from the infected person.
It would be best for the person to move out as planned to reduce the risk.
I hope this helps
If the relative stays away from the baby , being very careful not to cough , sneeze, shout or sing in her presence then it should be ok.
It is transmitted by droplets from the infected person.
It would be best for the person to move out as planned to reduce the risk.
I hope this helps
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