I am suffering from pleurisy tuberculosis and have been on DOTS for the last 3 months. Yesterday I did a USG thorax to check improvement which shows a 48 by 24 mm sized area of organized loculated pleural effusion with thick septa and pleural thickening at the right costophrenic angle. Is there any improvement in my report or is it something serious? I am still having mild fever of 99.3?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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There is still some pleural thickening and fluid seen. It is organized now, which means the infection is improving but healing slowly. Mild fever may continue. Complete the DOTS course fully and monitor with follow up USG and CT.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test or Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test

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Answered 29/08/2025

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