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  • 20 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've finished a nine-month treatment for TB. Is there a chance it might come back? What steps can I take to prevent it from happening again? Would love your advice.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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  • MBBS
  • 4+ Yrs
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it can come again. for prevention stay away from people who have tuberculosis, wear mask if you are going out

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