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I have done bronchoscopy. Report suggest I have tb but afb sputum is negative am I infectious to other? If yes then after how many days I will be no more infectious?
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Sputum negative cases of tb require minimum 6 monthds of ATT and may beccome non infectious in 1-2 months of treatment.
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Yes , will be non infective with 15 days of effectiv eTB therapy
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