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QUERY REGARDING STOOL GRAM STAIN

2020-08-28 06:02:46
Can stool gram stain detect intestinal or colonic tuberculosis ? What is the use of stool gram stain ? When is it ordered by the doctor ? Are there any other test to check & confirm intestinal tuberculosis of the jejunum or ileum region ?
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There are better methods for detecting intestinal tuberculosis like endoscopy and biopsy though ileum and jejunum may not be reached by  normal endoscopes.
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endoscopy after consultation with nearby Gastroenterogist

Answered2020-08-28 06:37:14

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