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I am having tb medicines from 21 days my 1 cough test have come negative so should I now stop isolation or I have to do any other test
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No need of isolation, but remember wearing a mask will help others. Keep your immunity high, eat properly, take rest properly and follow cough hygiene. And do take your medication and follow up as advised.
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Dr. Veena E R
Pulmonologist
4 yrs exp
Thrissur
After 2 weeks of medication, usually your sputum turns negative for tuberculosis, unless you had a very high bacterial load. So, there is no harm in using masks and hand sanitizer and closing mouth while coughing for few days. But complete isolation is unnecessary.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Wear a mask dispose your sputum properly
No need for complete isolation
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No isolation is necessary.. keep your immunity fit. Have good food. Take complete course of Medicines.
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