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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm really stressed about this old tuberculosis sc...
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  • 32 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm really stressed about this old tuberculosis scar I have. It's seriously causing issues with visa applications, especially in the UAE. Are there any medications or antibiotics that can actually get rid of it? If not, what other options do I have to bypass this hurdle and still secure the visa?

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • MBBS
  • 3+ Yrs
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