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What Precautions Should Be Taken While Suffering From Tuberculosis?
I got a TB test today and it gets read on Wednesday. I forgot to ask the nurse wat wash and care instructions there are. Can I shower and is there anything I need to do before I shower so I dont mess the test up? Also should I leave a bandage on it or no?
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
Hello,
Firstly, if you have been diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) then you will be started on DOTS regime and will be asked to cover up wearing a mask.
But, if you have just gotten a test done wherein you are injected and a circle is drawn around (Monteux Test) you may carry on with your daily activities including your daily hygiene. You may however leave the bandage on.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
Firstly, if you have been diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) then you will be started on DOTS regime and will be asked to cover up wearing a mask.
But, if you have just gotten a test done wherein you are injected and a circle is drawn around (Monteux Test) you may carry on with your daily activities including your daily hygiene. You may however leave the bandage on.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
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