RESPIRATORY
OLD TUBERCULOSIS
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There is no prognosis, since they invariably die
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No drugs are administered, the immune system takes care of it
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Administration of antibiotics for 6 months
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Administration of retrovirals for one year
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Detailed explanation-1: -After taking TB medicine for several weeks, a doctor will be able to tell TB patients when they are no longer able to spread TB germs to others. Most people with TB disease will need to take TB medicine for at least 6 months to be cured.
Detailed explanation-2: -Taking medication for 6 months is the best way to ensure the TB bacteria are killed. If you stop taking your antibiotics before you complete the course or you skip a dose, the TB infection may become resistant to the antibiotics.
Detailed explanation-3: -The majority of patients with a diagnosis of TB have a good outcome. This is mainly because of effective treatment. Without treatment mortality rate for tuberculosis is more than 50%.
Detailed explanation-4: -If you have an active TB disease you will probably be treated with a combination of antibacterial medications for a period of six to 12 months. The most common treatment for active TB is isoniazid INH in combination with three other drugs-rifampin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol.