How long does it take to cure tuberculosis?

If tests show you have TB, you should be treated as soon as possible. This means you will feel better sooner and will be less likely to pass TB on. Maybe a family member or close friend can be your 'treatment buddy' and remind you to take your medicine. Your TB nurse will also support you through your treatment. read more

pulmonary tuberculosis to cure it you have to take the medications for 6 months which include rifamcyin,ethambutol,pyzinamide. Multi Drug Resistance tuberculosis.(MDR-TB) if you don’t take the medication or stop it or your immune system is too weak. it can become resistant to first line of antibiotics which would result in treatment upto extra 24months. read more

If you do not take your medicines as directed by your doctor or nurse, the TB bacteria may become resistant to a certain medicine. Also, people who have spent time with someone sick with MDR TB or XDR TB disease can become infected with these multidrug-resistant bacteria. read more

An Introduction to the Tuberculosis Cure In more than nine of out of ten patients, tuberculosis can be cured with appropriate treatment. Treatment for tuberculosis usually combines several different antibiotic drugs that are given for at least six months, sometimes for as long as 12 months. read more