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Should An Isoniazid Treatment Be Taken For Inactive TB?


when I was a child and traveled to far eastern countries with my da I had to have TB vaccinations at least twice and booster shots. Now I am told by VA that I need to get treated for inactive TB in case I have respiratory problems later. Is this true and do I really need the Isoniazid treatments?
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
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Hi,

As per the WHO guidelines, the inactive TB does not require a full course of AKT provided no symptoms , signs or other data suggestive of least activity of the tuberculous pathogen.

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Should An Isoniazid Treatment Be Taken For Inactive TB?

Hi, As per the WHO guidelines, the inactive TB does not require a full course of AKT provided no symptoms , signs or other data suggestive of least activity of the tuberculous pathogen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.