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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm worried about my dad. He had TB last year, and...
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  • 22/01/2025

I'm worried about my dad. He had TB last year, and we finished his treatment in April. But now it looks like the TB is coming back. Could you recommend a really good doctor?

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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