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MDR tuberculosis

2019-11-22 16:13:22
Hello, my sister got diagnosed with MDR tuberculosis last month.she has been advised 2 yrs treatment.I  wanted to know  Is it completely curable? please help.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. It is curable if you are taking proper treatment and have s regular follow up with your treating doctor.

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If the treatment is taken properly without stopping in between, the it is completely curable.

Answered2019-11-22 16:18:19

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Surgery can also cure it . But drugs form a Backbone of the therapy . Pls post chest x-ray !
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Tailor made treatment / Customised treatment is a must

Answered2019-11-23 10:34:59

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It is curable but not in aii cases If sputum is positive after MDR treatment it is called xdr-tb.

Answered2019-11-23 09:12:35

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Yes, MDR TB is completely curable, if started on treatment on time and accurately, success rates of more than 60% can be achieved.

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Meet a pulmonary specialist with All the report of culture for further evaluation and management

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