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Pulmonary tuberculosis

2018-06-28 12:49:32
I am having Pulmonary tuberculosis on 30April 2018 and started treatment in Command Hospital Kolkata and treated me for 10 days ..and I took medicine for 1 nd half month after they shifted me to DOTS ..They have done my sputum and CBNEET test and it was negative too..I am taking medicine from DOTS since 2 days... wanted to know if I am contiguos anymore?
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Not contagious. 99% bacteria dies with first course. But you have to finish the course. Improve immunity. High protein diet and exercise helps

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No but tablets course should be completed

Answered2018-06-28 14:07:20

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Hello, No

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