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Does Clearing Of Previously Noted Minimal Koch Infiltrated In The Left Upper Lobe Indicate Complete Recovery From PTB?

i undergone medication for 6 mos for PTB minimal. i had my x-ray last August and the result says that clearing of previously noted minimal koch infiltrated in the left upper lobe. Does it mean no scars found in my chest? Am i already cleared? Does it affect my medical result if i will have my x-ray again..i am applying for work abroad. thank you for answering. God bless.

posted on Mon, 18 Dec 2017

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Mon, 26 Feb 2018 Answered on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Dr. Parth Goswami's Response

Hello,

With the use of good AKT drugs, tuberculosis can be resolved completely. If clinically and the chest x-ray shows improvement, then no need to worry. Post-infectious fibrosis can be present in some cases as sequels. If you clinically and radiologically improved, then no further workup needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami

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Does Clearing Of Previously Noted Minimal Koch Infiltrated In The Left Upper Lobe Indicate Complete Recovery From PTB?

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