Hi doc, one of my close friends is being treated for MDR lymph node TB, and the sputum test came back negative. Im worried about whether this condition is contagious. Are there any precautions we should be taking?
Although your friend's sputum reports are negative, Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) lymph node TB can still be contagious through close contact, especially if your friend has a cough or is experiencing lymph node drainage; take precautions like wearing a mask, avoiding close contact, covering mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing, and ensuring good ventilation to minimize transmission risk.