an employee @ my work was diagnosed positive with tuberculosis and they say its contageous.
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1 :
yes it is. go get a TB test asap
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it's really not that contagious, but it is spread by air-borne particles when a patient coughs. You will probably have to have a PPD to make sure you weren't exposed. Lots of nurses have positive PPDs from exposure, but they never develop the disease
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Yes, TB is contagious but generally contracted from someone you have close and frequent contact with. Here's a link that should answer any questions about the disease... http://www.lungusa.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=34706&ct=3052615 Good Luck...
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The Health Department may ask to come and test everyone at your work anyway, but don't worry about it unless you start feeling unwell. http://www.angelic1healing.com
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Crazy contagious. They have antituberculine drugs out there. Make sure you go to a doctor, this has to be taken care of. I'm surprised that the office did not warn everyone, or have someone in to assist all of you
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