Spine TB spine fusion surgery

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Asked for Female, 34 Years

Hi , After MRI report confirmed TB in the spine , Doctor suggested spinal fusion for spine stability and pus discharge and biopsy and culture. After surgery culture comes negative as I was taking ATT from last six month .but doctor suggested continue with ATT and protein and calcium tab.After more than 2 month still mild pus are coming from bottom of surgical site pls suggest what the treatment My question 1.Is still TB bacteria in spine as culture report is negative 2. What's the treatment of pus coming after 2 months 3. What the time will take to complete cure. Thank you

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Need to show immediately as it can be something different and not pus as u might think.

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Dr. Dinesh S Saini Neurologist 12 yrs exp Ahmedabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Dinesh S Saini

Neurologist 12 yrs exp Ahmedabad

TB spine is diagnosed on MRI in your case. Culture may be negative. Suggestions 1 continue medicine without fail on single day 2 send repeat culture sensitivity report 3 look for ESR CRP 4 take opinion of infectious disease specialist

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