Pott's disease medical therapy

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Overview

Pott's disease can be treated with antituberculous drugs and should be closely monitored to assess the response to therapy and compliance with medication. To effectively treat Pott's disease, it is crucial that patients take their medications exactly as prescribed.

Medical Therapy

Treatment must be initiated in all patients as early as possible and should not wait for culture results.