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2017-05-11 10:53:29
I am tuberculosis patient since two years.i i am from amritsar,punjab. i completed government course but TB reappeared again.my treatment is going since three months but still TB is positive in my sputum.My doctor is going for MDR test of TB.what should i do now.
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How about weight gain, appetite, weak or energetic, if performing routine work easily, fatigue or evening rise of temperature and dry / productive cough are to be considered for further management needed. Montoux test may remain POSSITIVE lifelong ,doesn't signify further treatment requirement.
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