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Chest X-ray for diagnosing pulmonary TB

2019-04-09 10:21:20
If someone's chest X-ray is clear/normal 2 months after being exposed to someone with TB, does it mean he/she is at least not having pulmonary TB? Can chest X-ray be a diagnostic tool for detecting pulmonary TB?
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Yes it is a diagnostic tool. But normal chest x-ray doesn't mean no TB

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If the chest x ray is normal it means that there is no active pulmonary tuberculosis. Chest Xray can be a diagnostic tool for detecting TB, however it is often co- related with other blood tests and history of patient before coming to a definite conclusion.

Answered2019-04-09 11:02:24

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Ideally no. Consult a pulmonologist for the same

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