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Latent TB - 10 years back
I remember 10 years back I am diagnosed with latent tb, but my doctor said no need of any treatment. But now this thing came in mind again. Should I go for treatment.
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More history and details of current symptoms plus history of occupation, contact history, or if any other medical issues that require immunosuppressants, is required ? and detail investigation to rule out active tb is required.
Report that diagnosed latent tb is required, whether it was truly latent tb or previously treated tb with mantoux/igra positive?
But yeah tpt is not given to everyone with latent tb , only for those who are in high risk of contact or is on immunosuppressants or has immunodeficiency and that too after ruling out active tb.
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Are you having active symptoms like cough , night sweats , loss of weight, or loss of appetite... If no , no need go for treatment.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Please do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Igra done?
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
If you’re having symptoms get evaluated
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Dr. Harish Bhatia
Pulmonologist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
No u don’t need any treatment if u have no symptoms in the bacterium or histological confirmation
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If you have symptoms and reports are positive, then you can have Att.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
depends on your current condition..an active tb will always be ruled out before going for tpt
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
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13 yrs exp
New Delhi
Not required
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