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Tuberculosis

What is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis, is a bacterial infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, it typically attacks the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. It spreads through air.

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I am 72 years old male. About 3 years back I was treated for tuberculosis. Recently I was coughing a lot and tuberculosis elisa test was done and...

doctor1 MD

Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concern for the given lab tests.
The IgM Antibody level is suggestive of of infection but it...

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sir iam troubled by abdominal discomfort last to year before these 2 years i got the treatment of tuberculosis for 9 month.i feel tention in my...

doctor1 MD

Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
The causes of abdominal pain after TB treatment are:
Intestinal obstruction or adhesions can...

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