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Question
(Posted on : 05 Jan 2009 ) my wife is tb pcr positive can she have 10 to 15 days gap while taking akt 4 medicine course for 9 months |
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Doctor's Response (Posted on : 05 Jan 2009 ) No, irregular treatment with AKT-4 can lead to drug resistant tuberculosis. Please try to follow the treatment schedule to your best possible extent. |
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