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Medical Conditions - Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a bacterium responsible for causing tuberculosis, which initially affects the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body. First, it induces infection in the lungs, which, if not treated, may spread to the kidney, spine, and brain. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted in the air in the form of air droplets.

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What alternative therapies are available for MAC lung disease?

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What is the treatment for MAC lung infection?

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Is there a safer MAC regimen for severe symptoms?

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How long can lymph nodes remain swollen in a tuberculosis patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing. I understand your concern. You should continue tuberculosis (TB) medicine for four more months.

How to prevent multidrug-resistant tuberculosis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Let me first explain regular tuberculosis (TB).

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What are the types of blood tests used for TB detection?

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How to cure tuberculosis effectively?

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What is MTB? Can it cause infertility?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. MTB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) detection indicates that your wife has tuberculosis bacteria detected.

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Can fever and joint pain occur due to TB?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Tuberculosis is a worrisome disease. 2.

I coughed blood and am being treated for TB. I need expert advise.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your gene Xpert report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows you have been tested positive for MTB which is sensitive to Rifampicin.

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