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Why must i take tuberculosis (tb) medicine even if my results were negative?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: A virtual appointment may be booked online to review the test results including any radiographs. Were any household members under treatment for TB ?

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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