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2018-07-20 08:19:07
I got diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis for the first time in life on 10th Feb 2018. i want to know how much time period it takes to become medically fit in such case.
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It depends  on condition of response to medicine,. usually coplete cure from TB 9months treatment is required.consult me online with  all test ie.xray and blood test.

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At least it takes 6 months if not goes in MDR

Answered2018-07-20 08:26:06

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Hi It will take around 2months once u complete ur intensive phase treatment and get a repeat sputum examination done to see if afb is negative for smear
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There is no fixed time period as such it depends on how your body reacts to the treatment, it can take time from 2 months upto a year, but it depends on how your body responds to the treatment.

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