answer:We had a TB exposure at work about ten years ago. Everyone had to be tested. A couple people were found to be infected but not infectious; they were put on antibiotics and told to stay home for a week. One young lady was found out be active, and got put on a six month course of Cipro, a very strong antibiotic. She was essentially quarantined at home for three months, and had to be checked by the Health Dept. every couple weeks. She was a heavy smoker, and was told that contributed to her being more vulnerable and extended her recovery. Fortunately, she did not have a resistant strain.