Tuberculosis fever

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Tuberculosis fever

Asked for Female, 45 Years

Hi dr..i want to ask for how long will a patient get fever after starting treatment..as my wife has been on treatment for ptb with akt 4 from 2nd march 2017 . He still gets fever upto 101once in a day. Normaly how much time it takes to stop fever? Tx regards

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Dr. Sukhant Bagdia Pulmonologist 8 yrs exp Nagpur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sukhant Bagdia

Pulmonologist 8 yrs exp Nagpur

Normally it goes away fast within 1 or 2 weeks.. but may stay for 2 months.. But be sure for the diagnosis if fever is taking time.. if needed you can private consult me

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