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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm three months into my TB treatment and I've got...
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  • 27 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm three months into my TB treatment and I've got my AFB and GeneXpert reports here. Could you have a look at them and let me know if everything seems okay? Also, what's the usual outcome for an AFB Culture test after three months of treatment? I'd really appreciate your input!

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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continue the tuberculosis treatment

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