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2019-06-17 17:57:43
Specimen-sputum Afb stain-2+ POSITIVE Acid bacilli seen Specimen- sputum CULTURE- no pathogenic organisms was isolated  after 18-24 hours of incubation. Patient is only having cough since 30 days but no fever. What does both these reports mean does my friend has TB. Please reply in detail Thank you.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. He will need to undergo a detailed examination. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

Answered2019-06-18 03:29:05

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Hi The report shows TB Consult a pulmonologist for medicines. He needs medicines according to his weight

Answered2019-06-25 04:05:25

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