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How To Recover From TB?

hello drs:

My sister was tested positive for MBR culture test for TB (something like this) . I want to know what is condition of her disease, will she survive. I am expecting your answer as soon as possible. Please reply to my mail.



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Sajida Begum..
Fri, 30 May 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM!
I am really sorry to learn about your sisters' condition.

It seems she has tested positive for MDR TB (Multi-drug resistant TB). It is a more serious form of TB.
As the name suggests, this infection is resistant to most of the first line drugs used in the treatment of TB. These first line drugs are more effective and more safe to use.
However, in MDR TB as the infection is resistant to some of these 1st line drugs, we use 2nd line drugs to treat MDR TB. These drugs have more side effects.

However, I want to assure you that TB is a completely curable disease. With proper intake of drugs and good care of health, TB can be cured and and the patient can lead a good life.

I'd strongly advice you to immediately visit a DOTS center and take proper treatment.

Wishing your sister a speedy recovery.

With warm regards,
Dr. Sridhar
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How To Recover From TB?

Hi, Welcome to HCM! I am really sorry to learn about your sisters condition. It seems she has tested positive for MDR TB (Multi-drug resistant TB). It is a more serious form of TB. As the name suggests, this infection is resistant to most of the first line drugs used in the treatment of TB. These first line drugs are more effective and more safe to use. However, in MDR TB as the infection is resistant to some of these 1st line drugs, we use 2nd line drugs to treat MDR TB. These drugs have more side effects. However, I want to assure you that TB is a completely curable disease. With proper intake of drugs and good care of health, TB can be cured and and the patient can lead a good life. I d strongly advice you to immediately visit a DOTS center and take proper treatment. Wishing your sister a speedy recovery. With warm regards, Dr. Sridhar