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Hi all. How long were you on medication before you successfully tested 3 negative sputum in a row? Thanks!

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Because of covid I was discharged with out tests post treatment I was last seen in dec and finished treatment end of jab with no follow up

Since covid Tb seems to be irrelevant to NHs now

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Hi Callumlee123 - I noticed in another post, you mentioned you were RIF resistance. How did treatment go for you? What medication did you end up taking and for how long? Thanks! I am RIF resistance also.

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