How does TB Spread?
TB is spread through the air when an affected person coughs, sings, laughs, yawns, sneezes or even talks. If another person inhales the bacterium, one of two outcomes is probable: • You will become infected with latent TB but will not feel sick because your body’s defenses are currently preventing you from becoming sick. • You will become sick with TB disease. People most at risk of catching TB disease are those who (on a regular basis) spend time with someone who has active TB disease. You cannot catch TB by sharing food, utensils, clothing or other items.
