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Pulmonary tuberculosis smear negative

2018-01-31 15:22:20
I have taken ATT for 6month. Again I'm having problem of weight loss dry cough weakness. I consult a doctor he suggested to start ATT again
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If you are having recurrent tuberculosis or multi drug resistant tuberculosis then you need to be changed over to different ATT regimen or continue same treatment depending on the situation. You may need to consult a pulmonologist
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-01-31 23:37:47

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