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Sir I am suffering from tuberculosis from january. My problem is that I had started my medical treatment from march. But after 2 month I had stopped taking medicine. Can it should be dangerous, and can it should be convert into lungs cancer.
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Dear Lybrate User, untreated infection of TB is a sad case, affecting those who don't complete proper course and all who are in close contact of TB patient. Untreated TB is lethal. You have to complete the course under guidance of a doctor, so don't wait. Wishing you Good Health.
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