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How Long Should Medication For TB Be Taken?
Hi Sir, few days back my Son had suffered with skin bubles on neck and head.Doctor done some test on right hand and told that suffering with TB infection and given medicines like macox.my son has no cough,no fever and some blood test also done and looks everything fine.do you think my Son need to take treetment for six months.which test should take for confirmation of TB
Thu, 31 Oct 2019
Hello,
It looks like your son is suffering from tuberculosis of the skin and neck. The treating doctor has prescribed Macox which is an anti-tubercular medication.
You should get Mantoux Skin(TSD/PPD) test done. The duration of the treatment will depend upon the report of the test, the severity of infection/discomfort & the response of the patient to the medication being given.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
It looks like your son is suffering from tuberculosis of the skin and neck. The treating doctor has prescribed Macox which is an anti-tubercular medication.
You should get Mantoux Skin(TSD/PPD) test done. The duration of the treatment will depend upon the report of the test, the severity of infection/discomfort & the response of the patient to the medication being given.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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