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Should TB Treatment Be Continued During The Pregnancy?

bt montoux was negetive actually i m 3 months pregnant and suffering from evening fever daily till 99.0 to 99.6. today gyno suggest me nt to go for TB treatment as all fever and weight loss is just bcz of preg bt physn suggest me R-cinex 600. plz guide me as this is my first baby dnt want to take risc. thanks regards alisha 24 yrs weight 55.
Wed, 23 Sep 2015
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
As per your narration, diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) should be confirmed by doing a blood test called MTB PCR RNA. Unless it is positive you should not go ahead for TB treatment. Medicines involved in TB treatment have impact on liver function and Injection STREPTOMYCIN is known to have effects on hearing nerve of the baby.
Hence,I will suggest you to take TB treatment only if confirmed diagnosis is done. Then taking treatment is to be decided considering benefits more than risks involved.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
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Should TB Treatment Be Continued During The Pregnancy?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic. I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options. As per your narration, diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) should be confirmed by doing a blood test called MTB PCR RNA. Unless it is positive you should not go ahead for TB treatment. Medicines involved in TB treatment have impact on liver function and Injection STREPTOMYCIN is known to have effects on hearing nerve of the baby. Hence,I will suggest you to take TB treatment only if confirmed diagnosis is done. Then taking treatment is to be decided considering benefits more than risks involved. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks.