As a precaution one should get tested for TB when one feels so. One should get tested if he/she has: -
Ø Spent time with a person having TB disease or suspected to have TB disease.
Ø HIV infection or any other immunosuppressed condition.
Ø Latent TB disease
Ø Gone to country/returned from a country with high active TB disease
Ø Gone to some areas where TB is common (homeless shelters, migrant camp, prison, hospitals etc.)
Ø Injected illegal drugs.
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