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How TB is diagnosed after Rifampin cours

2024-05-02 08:02:15
I was diagnosed with latent TB with clear chest xray. My blood result showed positive TB. I'm about to start my TB meds with Rifampin for 4 months. How do I know if Rifampin has worked after 4 month? I learn that the blood test would still show positive for TB despite the treatment.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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Blood test for tb diagnosis like quantiferon gold is banned in India and guidelines say treatment shouldn’t be started based on blood test.since ur xray was clear u can wait

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By doing quantifiable IGRA test, if it shows reducing trend can be suggestive of response.

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Its not advisable to start treatment for latent tb if not immune compromised.

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Blood test positive for Tb is not definitive Diagnosis. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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we generally donot advice starting att ivo blood test unless you are severely immunocompromised..kindly consult before starting

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