I'm really worried about my 60-year-old relative who's been dealing with TB for months now. The disease has spread to her brain, lungs, and liver, and I'm really not sure what the best course of treatment would be for her. Could you help me understand what options we have to help her get better?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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MBBS
6+ Yrs

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there's a specific treatment for tuberculosis,consult a pulmonologist and start treatment

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Consult a Infectious Disease specialist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I recently got my blood test results back for HSV 1 and 2, both IGM and IGG serum. The report says HSV 1 and 2 IGM is 0.65 and HSV 1 and 2 IGG is 16.10 CLIA. I'm kind of worried and not sure what these numbers mean. Could you help me understand what's going on?

Physician opinion is advised.

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I've been getting really anxious about my HIV status and could really use some advice. Nine months ago, I had unprotected sex, and since then, I've been super vigilant about getting tested. I've taken the HIV 12 test every three months up to now, and each time it's come back NonReactive. Should I be worried or does this mean I'm in the clear?

No need to worry as your test results are negative you are free from the disease.

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I'm a bit worried about my Widal test results. I got S. typhi O 180, S. typhi H 140, and the others at 120. Does this mean I have an infection or something?

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