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If you have latent tb(skin and blood test positive), and got treated for it with isoniazid for 9 months - can you still get active tb?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

TBC: If you have Latent TB(skin and blood test positive), and got treated for it with isoniazid for 9 months - can you still get active TB? ANS: it is always possible to get TB again or for the old walled off TB bugs to become active again. Esp if your immune system becomes impaired such as taking steroids or get HIV.

Answered 12/2/2016

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