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Hi doc, i was tested positive for pulmonary tuberculosis in january 2011 this year in my lungs. i have completed my course of me age- 23

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Unsure: Not quite sure of your question. If you tested positive you likely took 6-9 months of the drug isoniazid. That should be all that is necessary.

Answered 3/16/2013

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