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Cleared of ptb min inactive 5years ago. is possible that it will come back besides that scars i know will still be there. pls help?
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Possible: It is unlikely but it is possible. The recurrence depends on your immune system and how was you treated. If you take medications that suppress your immune system or get a disease that suppresses your immune system, then recurrence chances increase The type and duration of medications you took also determines recurrence possibilities
Answered 11/28/2017
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