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I was diagnosed extra pulmonary tuberclosusis in 2016 and took 1 yr course and one fluid drainage also done in between through surgery . In 2019 I got to know that there is multiple lymphnodes swelling..then with Fnac my genexpert is negative my pulmonary doctor told me no need to take medicine again. But in 2021 December my fiance diagnosis with pulmonary tuberclosusis. I am currently in touch with him .. should I have to worry about myself that I am again infected with tb?
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If your wife is positive for AFB then you both must wear mask ,take care not share your rooms and bed, foods ect.
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If having children below 6 years .. they shld recieve Tab. pyridoxine as per wt. for 6 months as prophylaxis.
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Since you have a recurrence of lymph nodes … it is important to biopsy/ sample them so that we are able to definitively exclude Tb and drug resistant TB..
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CT scan may be needed.. please schedule a consult to discuss possible implications
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Yes.chances are there.However, pl put him on Anti Tb treatment, so that he will become negative. Then chances are very less.
Pl continue mask, take good diet, build your immunity. He also must follow, cough hygiene.,and wear Mask.proper disposable of sputum has to be done,etc.
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