Category: Infections
Question: Hello Im 21 years of age and Im a traveler I was diagnosed with TB closely 6 months now During my earlier times of getting my treatment I took medication for only 3 weeks and there was a need for me to fly back to my country in order to proceed with my treatment but I missed two weeks of my treatment and i started afresh with the medication since I came down and its been 3 months 2 weeks now My first 2 months test result came as negative So I want to know if another negative outcome of my test result within four months of being under treatment can I be declared as cured Because my Visa time is due for me to return Please I really need vivid explanation on this thank you
Answer: Hello Charles

NO you cannot be declared cured within 4 months of using drugs for tuberculosis 

The test conducted after two months that was negative shows improvement and must mean that youve been started on a continuation phase of tuberculosis therapy which requires lesser number of drugs This phase lasts for about 46 months after the first phase of 2 months In total there are about 68 months of therapy before before which you can be declared cured after your tests are negative 

I hope this helps