Lybrate Logo
Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Book Appointment
Treatment
Ask a Question
Plan my Surgery
Health Feed
Facebook Icon
Twitter Icon
Telegram Icon
Linkedin Icon
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report

My name is sravanthi studying bds, actually today we had practical examination in general medicine and I got tuberculosis patient and I examined him and I stood near him 2 hours and examined heart beat with stethoscope where I was very close and he is taking deep expiration and inspiration. Now can I get tuberculosis from him? I'm having cold while examining the patient? Is there any chance I would get effect. Plzz tell me and wt precautions to be taken?


1Doctor Answered
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.

Ask a free question

Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors

posted anonymously
Pristyn Care Banner
ic_treatment_icon
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details