I'm a bit confused and worried because my Mantoux test showed a big reaction, 25x27mm, but my chest CT scan only suggests the possibility of tuberculosis. Ive got no symptomsno cough or fever or anything like that. Should I really start TB medication even though I feel perfectly fine? I'm just not sure if I actually have tuberculosis.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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Continue ATT for 6 months duration is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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