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Tuberclosis treatment
Sir i am afb 3+ positive currently i am taking rcinex600, ethambutol 1200,pyrazinamide 1500,and multivitamin tablet , tenebite m for how much time i have to take medicines
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For 6 months if ur TB is drug sensitive and depending upon clinical,smear improvement it may extend further in few cases
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You need to take 6months of treatment
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Total course is 6 months. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You have to take minimum 6 months, depending on the sputum status.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
It may vary from individual to individuals depending upon the severity of the disease, usually Duration of treatment is 6 months
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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Depends on your clinical improvement, age and comorbids. Minimum of 6 months is mandatory.
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