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Can you still develop tuberculosis eight years after getting exposed to infection? One of my related reportedly died of tb and I remember I accidentally came in between the sneeze and droplets from his mouth.
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Yes tb is quite prevelant.
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No it is very unlikely to get infected this way. You can consult me at Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment and further guidance.
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