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Could There Be A Scar In The Lungs That Can Be Seen By X-rays After A Primary Complex?
my son had primary complex when he s 4 yrs of age...is there a scar in his lungs that can be seen by xrays? we will undergo medical tests for travel to Qatar and we are worried about the scar since Qatar is very strict with regards to health...please help us to leave our worries behind...thank you
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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You don't worry and can go for medical tests.
Scar/Fibrosis are sequel of infection and it is formed during healing process.
It shows that infection is healed and patient is having no active infection.
No country can deny visa on this basis.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
You don't worry and can go for medical tests.
Scar/Fibrosis are sequel of infection and it is formed during healing process.
It shows that infection is healed and patient is having no active infection.
No country can deny visa on this basis.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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