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What Is The Treatment Of PPD For 5 Months Baby ?
my baby 4 months and 2 weeks is positive of ppd, got it from my dad who is diagnosed to have tb but is already on tb drugs for 4 months now, when is the safe time to treat my baby for tb drugs since he is only almost 5 months old. thank you for your answer.
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Isoniazid can be safely given in consultation with your Pediatrician. If the baby has received BCG vaccine at birth , she could be PPD positive.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Isoniazid can be safely given in consultation with your Pediatrician. If the baby has received BCG vaccine at birth , she could be PPD positive.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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