There is a small chance that you could develop active tuberculosis even after you take the medicine as directed for 6 to 9 months. This is because some bacteria are resistant to the medicine.You will most likely need regular checkups and chest X-rays for the rest of your life to make sure you stay free of the tuberculosis disease.Old healed tuberculosis usually presents as pulmonary nodules in the hilar area or upper lobes, with or without fibrotic scars and volume loss
There is a small chance that you could develop active tuberculosis even after you take the medicine as directed for 6 to 9 months. This is because some bacteria are resistant to the medicine.You will most likely need regular checkups and chest X-rays for the rest of your life to make sure you stay free of the tuberculosis disease.Old healed tuberculosis usually presents as pulmonary nodules in the hilar area or upper lobes, with or without fibrotic scars and volume loss