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High ESR And WBC Count With Skin Smear Test AFB ++
High ESR and WBC count with Skin Smear Test AFB ++ Hello Doctor , my ESR is 70, WBC count is 12600 and my skin smear exam has reported AFB ++, doctor has prescribed me 2 Forecox tablets to be taken in morning in empty stomach, Xyzol tab (1) has to be taken in night. Please can you suggest me whether i am suffering from mild infection or severe one.
Hi navneetiirm
It is a proven case of tuberculosis.Treatment prescribed is standard.Continue the treatment & have faith in your doctor.Whether mild or sever treatment is the same .As tuberculosis is now a treatable condition ,so there is nothing to worry.Disclaimer
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There is nothing to worry you are under treatment with the doctor. It was TB Your are following the doctor prescription then you wil get rid of infection. Take care
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High ESR And WBC Count With Skin Smear Test AFB ++
Hi navneetiirm It is a proven case of tuberculosis.Treatment prescribed is standard.Continue the treatment & have faith in your doctor.Whether mild or sever treatment is the same .As tuberculosis is now a treatable condition ,so there is nothing to worry.Disclaimer