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I had a primary complex when i was 3 yrs old,i am 28 years old now, my x-ray report shows the minor scar.i m very health and no sign of tb .pls guide.

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

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Normal.: I hope you were treated with AntiTB medicines and now there is a scar- Granuloma seen in the Xray. This is the healed TB; Good thing you do not have any symptoms. No need for treatment. I am sure your doctor must have guided you the same.

Answered 2/14/2015

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A member asked:

I had a primary complex when i was 3 yrs old,i am 28 years old now, my x-ray report shows the minor scar.i m very health and no sign of tb .pls guide.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

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