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Hi I had a tuberculosis test at my job because there was 2 people who came down with the desease.
I recently found out i was pregnant and was wondering if there is severe risks to an early pregnancy.

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January 11 2006 at 4:41 AM (8 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
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diesl,
As far as the test itself, tuberculin skin testing is considered valid and safe throughout pregnancy.
TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The bacteria are put into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs or sneezes. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected. TB in the lungs or throat can be infectious. This means that the bacteria can be spread to other people. TB in other parts of the body, such as the kidney or spine, is usually not infectious.
People with active TB disease are most likely to spread it to people they spend time with every day. This includes family members, friends, and coworkers.





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January 11 2006 at 5:24 AM (42 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
yes thank you annie but i had something injected to test for tb
i did not contract the tb just wondering if the test is safe when u are pregnant
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January 11 2006 at 5:25 AM (1 minute and 28 seconds later)
         
Reply to Annie's Post: i was concerned because for the test they injected me with something and asked me to come back in 2 days I did not contract tb but was concerned if the test was safe while pregnant
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January 11 2006 at 5:26 AM (44 seconds later)
         
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diesl,
Yes- TB testing is safe throughout pregnancy.

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