Posted By Diane Thomason Hi Sally Presumably you have been referred to a specialist TB service? If so, give them a call and ask them if you need to be doing anything other than what you already are doing. Otherwise you could call your own GP and ask the question. I believe that only a medical practitioner (and preferably a TB specialist) is in a position to answer your query.

Posted By Richie Try your local EHO. I know they are trained in communicable disease control. You might also request assistance from your local health authority, as hospitals are well versed in barrier nursing and allied topics such as contact tracing and so forth. Risks: These days TB is not as emotive a disease as it once was, due to the relative ease in combating the disease with drugs. There is (I believe) a rare strain which is drug resistant, however I would reckon if you had that strain you would know about it. Don't go near livestock or milk production premises. TB is a zoonosis capable of being passed from man to animals, not just the other way around. Richie

Posted By Adrian Watson Don't worry, the risks of becoming infected and developing TB are low! You should check your BCG status with your GP. Any person who is HIV+ or immuno-compromised should seek specialist advice. You should report symptoms of a persistent cough to your GP and inform the GP that you have been in contact with an active TB case. Regards Adrian Watson