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I have a friend her x ray resukt is minimal PTB? How this will be cured?

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hottchoc

Morning -I think her doctors will discuss this with, her because minimal TB defines as finding a small lesion on X-ray . The problem with that when a person has no symptoms is that is it an old inactive Infection, or is it the start of a new one? That’s what the doctors will need to decide

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Portgas in reply tohottchoc

In her case 5 years ago, her xray resulted same thing as PTB Minimal but negative on her sputum sample! She was stress this time that might affect her arrival to her home because its a requirement to secure medical certificate in order to get home under this COVID Pandemic

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hottchoc in reply toPortgas

This could possibly be the same Old lesion found back then then. If she needs proof that’s what it is then she could perhaps ask for a written Letter or email However if she is still under investigation then it will take time to sort

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Portgas in reply tohottchoc

Is there any home treatment for this case! In youtube and google only for serious tuberculosis has home remedies

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Portgas in reply tohottchoc

She is afraid to seek medical attention right mow, because when you will go the hospita you could be a Patient under Investigation

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hottchoc in reply toPortgas

It is important to seek help because TB is serious and if it is active she could transmit it to others and that is why the officials have to do their job properly

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Portgas in reply tohottchoc

I see, thanks for the advice, this ptb minimal is at risk for transmission yo others?

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hottchoc in reply toPortgas

Yes that is right - but without further investigation it would only be a guess

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Portgas in reply tohottchoc

Thanks for the responds, its a pleasure that I could give her advice to undergo check up

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medical_student

Hello Portgas,

I am a medical high school student researching TB. Would you and your friend be able to give up a few minutes for a quick chat?

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