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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Tuberculosis

Name" theophilus , age > 44 years old. E-MAIL , YYYY@YYYY ,
country. Nigeria
Case > Abdominal tuberculosis, the of type Peritoneal tuberculosis in Persistence of Ascitic fluid in my sputum , HAVE TREATED FOR 10 YEARS NOW ,NO GOOD RESULT, WHAT CAN WE DO NEXT?
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Hi
This seems to be a case of drug resistant tuberculosis.
U need culture sensitivity examination and anti tubercular regimen accordingly.treatment may prolong for a few years.
Also need to screen for HIV.
Consult a specialist centre.

Thank you
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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Tuberculosis

Hi This seems to be a case of drug resistant tuberculosis. U need culture sensitivity examination and anti tubercular regimen accordingly.treatment may prolong for a few years. Also need to screen for HIV. Consult a specialist centre. Thank you