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Tuberculosis exposure or screening

A TB exposure, positive screening test and active TB symptoms are different situations that require public-health and maternity coordination.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Contact care promptly after a close exposure or for persistent cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss or coughing blood. Do not delay an indicated evaluation because of pregnancy.

What changes the answer

  • The named infection or vaccine and the date and closeness of exposure
  • Symptoms, vaccination or immunity history, pregnancy week and test results
  • Work, household, travel or outbreak context and the time-sensitive options available

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When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.