Can Anyone Catch Tb?

1.	Can Anyone Catch Tb?
Answer» "Yes, if they are in close association with someone who has tuberculosis," says Hamilton. "That means not just WALKING past them in Hartsfield Airport in Atlanta," she adds. "Usually it's sharing an office with them, LIVING in the same HOUSEHOLD with them, being in a homeless shelter with them and sleeping in a bed next to them -- [spending] time with that person." "Tuberculosis is around," Hamilton says. "Does that mean people should be nervous about going to the mall? No. It's not HORRIBLY common. Now, if people travel to countries where there's still a lot of TB, then your risk is increased."

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"Yes, if they are in close association with someone who has tuberculosis," says Hamilton.
"That means not just WALKING past them in Hartsfield Airport in Atlanta," she adds.
"Usually it's sharing an office with them, LIVING in the same HOUSEHOLD with them, being in a homeless shelter with them and sleeping in a bed next to them -- [spending] time with that person."
"Tuberculosis is around," Hamilton says. "Does that mean people should be nervous about going to the mall? No. It's not HORRIBLY common. Now, if people travel to countries where there's still a lot of TB, then your risk is increased."

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