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I have pleural effusion, tuberculosis without cough, I am taking medicine since 4 days, can I go near children under age 5 years.
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Pleural effusion is extrapulmonary TB and non infectious.
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Thanks. Pleural effusion from TB are normally non contagious as long as there is no pulmonary TB. It is still recommended to maintain caution till 2 weeks into ATT.
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