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I have gone through LST,montoux and IGRA test for dectection of TB which all came +ve,although I do'nt have any symtoms of active TB. What kind of medicine I need to take for treatment of Latent Tb?(Dosage and duration) I need to submit report for the LTB treatment for job application. Please kindly suggest
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Hi before starting treatment for latent TB you should be screened for active tb consult pulmonogist for proper evaluation.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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LTB treatment is not done everywhere.
Consult a pulmonologist with all the reports and follow accordingly.
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
just because you are ltb +, does not mean you need att..get a consult with detailed history to evaluate you for att
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
They are not definite confirmatory tests for Tb.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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