Question 1

Hi Sir, she is 28 years old. The report shows skin induration 18 mm and erythema present. What does this report indicate? Please tell me which medicine is suggested.

Question 2

My wife died because of tuberculosis and because of that one of the doctors started treatment for TB with INH saying that there is a possibility my baby might have got some germs of tuberculosis. However, according to the results of the Montoux test, CBC report, chest X ray, and TB gold test, my baby is absolutely fine. Should I take her to another doctor for a checkup or start the tuberculosis treatment, which I am aware she is not suffering from? Please help me as I know once the treatment for tuberculosis is started, the full treatment must be completed even if the problem is not there.

Question 3

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?

A Mantoux of 10 by 15mm could be positive, depending on risk and exposure. Further TB evaluation may be needed. Vaginal symptoms may need a gynaecological review.

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Hi Sir, she is 28 years old. The report shows skin induration 18 mm and erythema present. What does this report indicate? Please tell me which medicine is suggested.