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My sister got diagnosed with tb with the cbnaat test at the local health care centr, what's the best method for the treatment. She's 21 year old and 40kgs of weight. Please guide for the best treatment
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If the test says rifampicin sensitive can go for anti tb drugs available at the same center for 6 months as suggested by the medical officer there,if rifampicin resistance is detected need to get pre treatment evaluation for drug resistance treatment and get treated accordingly
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consult pulmonologist for further guidance
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Health care centre people only give anti tubercular medication..Better take from Govt only
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The treatment regimen will be decided based on the Rifampicin resistance status of the CBNAAT report.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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All anti-TB drugs are available free of cost in any government health care facility.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Your sister is having Tuberculosis. The govt drugs,are Best drugs.Regular follow up will be done, by phc centre.Drugs will be given under Direct observative treatment short course.pl take high nutritious diet.
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