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Will Minimal Ptb Show Up In Test?

hi.3 years ago i got a minimal ptb, i was treated for 6 months and got healed.after 6 months of treatment i got an xray and said that it is clear although there was some scars. but my doctors said that was just scars, what is important is that i dont have anymore the symptoms, i am well and feels well.after that i have 3 cycles of negative sputum smear. my question is..can i be employed to other countries coz im planning to apply for immigration in canada or even in uae?
Wed, 14 May 2014
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The scars on X ray after treatment for TB may persist for a lifetime. These are healed scars and do not mean active disease. As TB is a chronic disease and activity is not certain, many countries have restriction in employing people with history of TB. Please discuss this with your employers.
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Will Minimal Ptb Show Up In Test?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The scars on X ray after treatment for TB may persist for a lifetime. These are healed scars and do not mean active disease. As TB is a chronic disease and activity is not certain, many countries have restriction in employing people with history of TB. Please discuss this with your employers.