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A 21-year-old female asked:

M 22 female. cured frm tb.can ptb scar cause problems? can i get problems during pregnancy bcz of d ptb scars. can i get marriied after one year.?

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Dr. Alvaro Aranda
Dr. Alvaro Arandaanswered
Pulmonology 37 years experience
No: Could cause scars, just to be follow yearly. A pulmonary functiion will tell you your limitatuion ; not the scar. Yes you can get maried without problems.
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