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Is it necessary to take treatment for primary complex?
Question
My son is 4 years old and was diagnosed with primary complex sometime this year. His paediatrician advised us that he should undergo treatment but my wife was hesitant to have my son take the treatment due to side effects. Will my son have tuberculosis if we continue not to let it get treated?
Expert Answer
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Dr Pradeep SethDec 14, 2006
Professor of Virology and Head, Department of Microbiology,
and In-charge HIV/AIDS Reference Centre (NACO),
A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi
and In-charge HIV/AIDS Reference Centre (NACO),
A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi
Primary Complex is primary tuberculosis seen in children. It should be treated without any delay. Untreated tuberculosis may lead to complications which can be life threatening!
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