Should test to detect TB be done after its treatment?
Patient: I am 34 year old female.i am unable to conceive.i diagnosed pcr+ve (Tb) last year. I have taken 9months medicine course. Now i want to know that is it necessary to diagnose for Tb again whether it is cured or not. Also tell me can i undergo for mantoux test for TB. Doctor: Hi thanks for asking question.You have taken full course of antituberculous treatment for 9 month.If you have decreasing symptoms and condition not deteriorating then no need for confirmation of tuberculosis.You have not mentioned the site of tuberculosis.If you have genital TB and still not conceiving then confirmation for negative test done.Mantoux test is not for diagnosis of tuberculosis.It is test for detection hypersensitivity to tuberculous antigen.I hope you understand my concern.Wish you good health.Dr.parth