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Can Antibiotics Help In Treating TB Virus And Damaged Liver?

I am a health care worker and I contacted Tb virus. I am latent Tb and I am on isoniazid since November of last year my Alt is now 65 and my ast is 79. I will be on the medication till august. Should I be worried about my results or will my liver go back to normal after I am done with the meds. Thank you for your help
Wed, 18 Dec 2019
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Hello,

Let me tell you that tuberculosis (TB) is not caused by a virus but it is due to a bacteria known as mycobacterium tuberculosis. There are certain specific antibiotics such as isoniazid, rifampicine to treat TB but these drugs also cause hepatotoxicity. But you should understand that at present taking medicines for tuberculosis is much more important than worrying about your liver. Your liver function will gradually come to normal once you are done with anti tubercular drugs. And you can also take supportive medicines for liver during the treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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Can Antibiotics Help In Treating TB Virus And Damaged Liver?

Hello, Let me tell you that tuberculosis (TB) is not caused by a virus but it is due to a bacteria known as mycobacterium tuberculosis. There are certain specific antibiotics such as isoniazid, rifampicine to treat TB but these drugs also cause hepatotoxicity. But you should understand that at present taking medicines for tuberculosis is much more important than worrying about your liver. Your liver function will gradually come to normal once you are done with anti tubercular drugs. And you can also take supportive medicines for liver during the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician