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MDR tuberculosis
Hello, my sister got diagnosed with MDR tuberculosis last month.she has been advised 2 yrs treatment.I wanted to know how to take care of our other family members that they don't come in contact with the disease.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. If she is sputum positive then she needs isolation till she becomes sputum negative and keep a regular follow up with your treating doctor
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It's it's pulmonary TB, she needs isolation and face mask.
Family members to be done screening
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Isolation of the patient is required . patient should put face-mask always. All the family members should use face mask.
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please let us know, what organ is affected with TB, if it is the lungs, then atleast all the kids in the family less than 18 and elderly should get a Chest Xray done. Ideally everyone. Keep your doors and windows open
and keep the fan on. Do not allow her to remain in air conditioning. Also for first few months, encourage her to wear a mask.
If it is outside the lungs dont have to worry much.
Also everyone should maintain a good level of nutrition
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Dr. Mayank Kapur
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Apply mask to her and then burn the mask
Wash clothes in hot water and dry in sun keep her away from children and maintain hygiene
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Dr. Nancy Austine
Allergist/Immunologist
34 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take her to the nearest district TB centre . All drugs should be free in the government facility .
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