Tb and COVID 19 : Does TB patent is at higher risk... - TB Alert

TB Alert

1,061 members409 posts

Tb and COVID 19

Sahil0801 profile image
1 Reply

Does TB patent is at higher risk than normal person to Covid-19?

Written by
Sahil0801 profile image
Sahil0801
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
hottchoc profile image
hottchoc

This is not a straight forward answer. If you have not been badly effected by TB, such as having cavities, bronchecstasis etc then you have no more risk than the average person, however if you do have some lung damage then your risk would slightly increase above someone with no damage.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Needing help with deciding on Rifampin vs Isoniazid for Latent TB?

Hello, I have Latent TB, I am 59 years old health professional who worked in hospitals for many...

Has anyone been diagnosed with Abdominal TB or lymph node?

Abdominal TB. Could anyone share their experience of Extra pulmonary TB diagnoses?

What was your experience of finishing TB treatment?

I will finally be finishing treatment soon and am interested to know how people felt after...

Lack of info and shared experiences for those on TB treatment

Does anyone who is living with TB and it's vile chemotherapy treatmentnet feel that there is a lack...

Latent TB and High Blood Pressure

Did anyone have high blood pressure from the TB medication - Rifinah? My mom is 63 and she has...