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Need Clarification on tests TB

2024-01-21 08:13:39
Actually her(4YRS daughter's) grandfather admitted hospital on 27th Dec due to Tuberculosis & covid expired on Jan 6th.. She spent a 1 full day with him before he admitted to hospital.. Now she is having wet cough from 2 days, should we go for any TB test ?? Or not needed? If so, please suggest which test?
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1st chest xray 2nd sputum investigations

Answered2024-01-21 15:04:34

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If the cough is more than 2 weeks than get the chest X ray done

Answered2024-01-23 16:15:56

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do cxr and sputum test consult

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You can get your Chest xray done and consult a Pulmonologist

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May not be  necessary. If the symptoms are suggestive of Tb, then you can go for Tb tests.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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