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Pulmonary tb
My father is suffering from pulmonary tb. I have . Kid 3 month's old who is currently at her grannys place. I am planning to get him home. What care and precaution do I have to take if I get him home.
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Sir according to new rntcp guidelines,if ur father is a smear positive pulm tb then ur child has to take isoniazid medication 10mg per kg for 6months.so consult a pediatrician.
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If father is on ATT for more than a month, nothing to worry,, keep your baby in separate room away from him as a precaution
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