How Long Does The Average Fever Last With No Antibiotics?

My father 68 yrs old, was having fever for last two months and it didnt go down for several antibiotics,?

• and before two days ago he was undergone several tests and the Drs are now of the view that he is having TB, and it can be well treated and no probs, but please someone be good enough to tell me how me 30yrs old male with my brother 27yrs old and my mother 64 yrs old breast cancer survivor, escape from not getting TB since my father is being treated for it in our house, thanks

• Answer:

  Your father apparently was exposed outside of the home, as TB is transmitted through exposure to airborne particles. It is possible that his exposure caused him to become positive to the test for TB, while not giving you or your family the active form. He apparently is more susceptible than you are to the disease. However, the doctors may ask your entire family to take the TB medication as a preventative measure to ensure that it does not later spread to other family members.