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2018-06-01 09:47:54
I'm Undergoing Antituberclosis Treatment Since 5 Months(January).My Sputum Test Report Is AFB Stain - No AFB Seen But Gram Stain Is - Gram Positive Cocci In Pairs & In Short Chain , Plenty Of Pus Cells Seen , Few Epithelial Cells. What Does It Means.The Treatment Will Be Prolonged More Or Antibiotics Will Be Given
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Hello, you r not a simple TUBERCULOSIS but seems SUPERADDED INFECTION also so  CONSULT A PULMONOLOGIST or Any big institute like pgi Chandigarh or aiims or valor.ok.

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Consult pgi,aiims

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