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What Causes Tuberculosis On The Finger?

I had swelling in index finger joint this summer. 2 cortisone shots later, my ortho surgeon operated on 7 Dec. Saw things he said looked odd and sent samples to lab. Started PT and had stitches removed last weds. Thurs morning it had swelled and was leaking fluid. Cultures showed I had TB in finger. Now seeing wound Dr. and Infectious disease Dr next week. Prognosis??? THANKS!!
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Hi,
The infectious disease doctor with do some tests to check how sensitive is the bacteria to drugs.
From tuberculosis caused by sensitive bacteria (99.8% of cases with tuberculosis), almost all properly treated patients have been cured. The success rate is 95%, with a relapse rate of 5% caused mainly by a nonadherence to therapy.
For drug-resistant bacteria, the success rate is lower, with 50-60% cure.
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What Causes Tuberculosis On The Finger?

Hi, The infectious disease doctor with do some tests to check how sensitive is the bacteria to drugs. From tuberculosis caused by sensitive bacteria (99.8% of cases with tuberculosis), almost all properly treated patients have been cured. The success rate is 95%, with a relapse rate of 5% caused mainly by a nonadherence to therapy. For drug-resistant bacteria, the success rate is lower, with 50-60% cure. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Wish you good health.