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I have been on tb treatment from 1st of november 2019, next week i am going to give sputum test for uk student visa so what will be the results? will it still indicate that i have tb or will be negative?
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Chest radiograph: It may still be positive and if so requires further testing to include bacterial sensitivities to the treatment. If you are being treated for latent TB infection and you have had a negative chest radiograph, the test is most likely negative if you have no symptoms and have been taking the treatment as directed.
Answered 1/18/2020
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