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Is Hoarseness Of Voice Symptom Of PTB Spot?
hi my question is i had my hoarseness of voice for 7 days now i was treated with 3 days course of zithromax,i don't have fever.But I'm corcerned is it possible that this is a sign of PTB spot.I'm a nurse and I took care of multiple drug resistant patient with +PTB 3 weeks ago.What is your suggestion I don't want to spread any bacteria with my kids they are very young.Thank you.
Tue, 31 Jan 2017
PTB does not spread that easily .
presentation is not just 7 days.
u will have fever and chronic cough.
if ur symptoms subside in one weak with antibiotics,dont worry about TB.
if u still have doubt , do Montoux test after one week.
presentation is not just 7 days.
u will have fever and chronic cough.
if ur symptoms subside in one weak with antibiotics,dont worry about TB.
if u still have doubt , do Montoux test after one week.
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