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Sir my father treatment is going on of pulmonary tb it has been 50 days since the treatment has started earlier it was 3+ afb but now the doctor has again asked to do a report of sputum for afb so please tell me why he asked this will the infection is gone in 50 days
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It’s required for follow up of the case and to see the effect of treatment. Consult a pulmonologist for further clarification
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The test has to be repeated at the end of two months of treatment initiation to see the sputum conversion, take online consultation for further information about it in detail and to suggest further plan
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Do a online consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Hi. I understand your concern. 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
Normally, for any disease, follow up investigations are done.similarly,to know the improvement ,and to monitor the treatment, sputum for Afb, is done after 2 months,after intensive phase.o need not worry. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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