I am 5weeks pregnet. My husband had TB a long time ago. He doesnt have it no more and has ben going once a year to the health department for shots. Can my baby have TB when He/she is born becuase my husband had it? Thanks everyone. I will be looking forward to here from everyone so can you please respond.
2006-10-31 15:41:19 · 8 answers · asked by IRIS C 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It is more likely that the baby will carry the gene, yes. But you should all be fine. You need to talk to your health care PROFESSIONAL about this. Not yahoo people.
And watch, there are some people who like to report other people for posting the same question numerous times.
2006-10-31 15:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TB is an airborne disease, not hereditary.
Din worry your baby is fine. TB can actually remain dormant in a healthy individual. To know more, click my source...
2006-10-31 23:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by Schizophrenic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, your baby should be fine. Tuberculosis is NOT hereditary. It is a disease that is transmitted from person to person through the air during coughing and sneezing. When a person coughs or sneezes, the droplets containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis enter the air where they can be inhaled by those around them.
2006-10-31 23:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by Lori R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, TB is in your lungs, it spreads through saliva & coughing. If he no longer has it you are fine, I have found nothing that states in can be passed on through conception.
2006-10-31 23:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, he would not carry a TB gene.
2006-11-01 00:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you and the baby should be fine. Good luck!
2006-10-31 23:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking, no, because it is a disease that is contracted, not something you are born with.
You can always call your doctor to double check.
Congratulations!
2006-11-01 00:52:19 · answer #7 · answered by Lesley C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you and your baby will be fine.
2006-10-31 23:43:49 · answer #8 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋