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Spine tb /potts spine

2023-07-06 11:38:50
Hi doctor, My brother suffering from spine tb he is taking first line drugs for treatment but he is not recovering. Please suggest any treatment for him . Attaching gen-xpert report of him . Please help me .
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Hello Dear, First of all make sure the sample (pus ) is sent for LPA test First line and Second line , And visit the nearest Government TB hospital or Medical College.As the medications will be started there only
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Consult a Pulmonologist there All oral longer regimen will be started.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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Reported as DRTB. Frkm how long he was on 1st line ATT For Rifampicin resistance, need yo check other second line drug resistance. Take online consultation for better evaluation and treatment.

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It shows rifampicin resistance First line may not work
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Consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated

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as explained earlier, its drug resistant tb..means regular tb meds won't be effective on him..connect online to know more about it , necessary precautions and a proper treatment protocol for him.

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