Tuberculosis

2023-04-13 09:43:15

Asked for Male, 23 Years

Does TB bacteria completely get eliminated after taking proper TB medication course? OR it remains there in some inactive form? If yes, what test should be done?

Answers (6)

General Surgeon

18 yrs expKanchipuram

If you take 9 months of proper treatment,it is eliminated completely

Answered2023-04-13 10:46:58

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar

General Physician

6 yrs expMumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2023-04-13 10:36:14

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Dr. Manoj Kumar

General Physician

10 yrs expDehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2023-04-13 14:37:00

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra

General Practitioner

7 yrs expJhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2023-04-13 13:54:29

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Dr. Bhumireddy Suneelreddy

General Physician

11 yrs expCuddapah

Consult personally for more detailed information and management

Answered2023-04-13 12:12:41

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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif

General Physician

20 yrs expMumbai

TB gets cured completely if proper treatment is taken for recommended duration

Answered2023-04-13 10:31:45

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