Hiii I'm having dry cough since 3days after...

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Do you have to do tests?

Yes, if you had direct contact with your friend, you have to do some tests, because tuberculosis is transferred from one person to another by droplet infectin, which means when he sneezes or breathes near you, these drops may affect you.

What are the required investigations?

- Physical examination
- CBC
- Chest X-Ray
- Tuberculin test
- Swab culture

What are the symptoms of tuberculosis?

- General weakness
- Dry cough and sometimes coughing blood, and may last for 3 weeks
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Night sweats

What is the treatment of tuberculosis?

 A combination of antibiotics for 6-9 months, which includes:
- Isoniazid
- Ethambutol
- Pyrazinamide
- Rifampin

What do we advice?

- Consult a pulmonologist
- Avoid contact with others
- Do not share your personal stuff like towels or toothbrush

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