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Medical Conditions - Latent Tuberculosis Infections

Latent tuberculosis infection is when the person has tuberculosis but does not show any symptoms. The only way to know that the person has tuberculosis is when the person undergoes a tuberculosis blood test. They cannot spread the tuberculosis bacteria to others. And if the latent tuberculosis bacteria become active and multiply in the body, then the person can get sick with tuberculosis disease.

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Inhaled a substantial amount of sanded grout. Feeling shortness of breath,throat irritation. Can you help?

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How can tuberculosis be prevented?

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What are the symptoms of latent tuberculosis?

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What are the protective measures for latent TB?

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What could be the cause of a lump on a previous TB surgical site?

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What are the side effects of taking tuberculosis medicines?

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