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How Long Can TB Bacteria Survive Inside Our Body?
Hello doctor I wanted to know ok I had bone TB 15 years back and I was operated and I took the full medication which was prescribed for me which was for 12 months what is medical condition will be an issue if I apply for any other country and is there a chance that I m a still have the bacterias in me thank you
Sat, 15 Dec 2018
Hello,
After the antituberculous therapy is over, there is no chance of any latent infection through live bacteria in your body.
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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
After the antituberculous therapy is over, there is no chance of any latent infection through live bacteria in your body.
Do give me a further chance to assist in future.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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Hi,
According to your history yes the tb bacteria might be still in your body but in sleep and this is not a problem to travel abroad.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla,
Pulmonologist
According to your history yes the tb bacteria might be still in your body but in sleep and this is not a problem to travel abroad.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla,
Pulmonologist
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