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How Long Should I Have Treatment For TB?

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Posted on Tue, 26 May 2015
Question: I am suffering from abdomen kotch ( TB) . how many month's treatment is required for complete recovery ?
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Answered by Dr. Sagar (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It depends upon the type of disease.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM.
If this is a case of primary tuberculosis then it takes 6-7 month of strict drug treatment for recovery.
If it is a relapse case or due to previous inadequate treatment,or a secondary case then it needs 8-9 month drug treatment.
Hope this will be helpful.
Regards.
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How Long Should I Have Treatment For TB?

Brief Answer: It depends upon the type of disease. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. If this is a case of primary tuberculosis then it takes 6-7 month of strict drug treatment for recovery. If it is a relapse case or due to previous inadequate treatment,or a secondary case then it needs 8-9 month drug treatment. Hope this will be helpful. Regards.