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2018-02-06 15:16:41
Hi, my xray said that I have streaky and nodular opacities in my upper right lobe and consider as PTB. What is that mean? is it contagious? Is my PTB disease/infection only? Thank you
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Your information indicates Lung TB. It is curative if appropriate treatment taken. On TV Amitabh Bacchan keeps on telling about taking complete treatment or may result into MDR TB.
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Do not stop treatment in between.

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