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Will a cured primary complex from 20 years ago show any lung scarring on x-rays?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Maybe: Some primary TB infections leave scars in the lung that might show up on chest Xray, but not necessarily. Many (most?) people have entirely normal Xrays after primary TB.

Answered 8/9/2018

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A member asked:

Will a cured primary complex from 20 years ago show any lung scarring on x-rays?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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