Covid or tuberculosis

2021-05-26 05:11:30
My father has had around 99-100 degree fever for around 8 days now and today he coughed up some blood too. I want to know what could be the possible causes, a family doctor stated that it might be tuberculosis and not covid since my other family members are absolutely fine. He has no other symptoms other that the fever, cough and a bit of chest pain, no loss of smell or taste and no difficulty breathing. I want to know because i live in a different part of the country and my family lives on another rural part and travelling has become very difficult.
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X ray chest Xpert tb test Covid RTPCR And more info regarding symptoms Will rule out.

Answered2021-05-26 05:39:25

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Get blood tests done, for TB you can get GENE XPERT MTB/RIF test done , this will hundred percent confirm TB, if it’s negative , then it’s not TB. Also get chest c Ray done....... Dr. Rupal Rana Arya (Senior Consultant Physician) Mumbai

Answered2021-05-26 05:30:45

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You should consult a physician and also rule out Covid infection by testing for it.

Answered2021-05-26 05:15:24

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You need a detailed evaluation and management Kindly take a consultation for further assistance.
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RT PCR for covid19.

Answered2021-05-26 05:15:09

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