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I was diagnosed extra pulmonary tuberclosusis in 2016 and took 1 yr course and one fluid drainage also done in between through surgery . In 2019 I got to know that there is multiple lymphnodes swelling..then with Fnac my genexpert is negative my pulmonary doctor told me no need to take medicine again. But in 2021 December my fiance diagnosis with pulmonary tuberclosusis. I am currently in touch with him .. should I have to worry about myself that I am again infected with tb?
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Yes you should maintain proper distance and apply face mask to avoid reinfection and encourage her to take medications properly and timely. Moreover ,the risk is even more if she has sputum positive tuberculosis.
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Chances are there...If you don't maintain proper diet
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You may get reinfected if proper precautions like face mask, well ventilated rooms , cough hygiene if not followed along with improper usage of tb drugs can make you and all his close contacts susceptible to tuberculosis
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If your wife is positive for AFB then you both must wear mask ,take care not share your rooms and bed, foods ect.
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If having children below 6 years .. they shld recieve Tab. pyridoxine as per wt. for 6 months as prophylaxis.
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Yes...if its diagnosed Pulmonary tuberculosis then do maintain a distance and both always wear face mask .. and consult pulmonologist regularly..
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Since you have a recurrence of lymph nodes … it is important to biopsy/ sample them so that we are able to definitively exclude Tb and drug resistant TB..
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CT scan may be needed.. please schedule a consult to discuss possible implications
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.chances are there.However, pl put him on Anti Tb treatment, so that he will become negative. Then chances are very less.
Pl continue mask, take good diet, build your immunity. He also must follow, cough hygiene.,and wear Mask.proper disposable of sputum has to be done,etc.
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