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  • 23 Years
  • 22/01/2025

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I was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis 6 years ago and took ATT for 6 months but then I stopped. I'm not sure if the TB is completely gone. How can I check if I'm in the clear now?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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Patient is advised ecg,sputum for AFB,microscopy and chest x-ray pa view.

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