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Test result for TB

2019-06-17 06:30:12
In the TB result Specimen-sputum AFB STAIN(ziehl neelsen) - (2+ POSITIVE)        ACID BACILLI SEEN what does this mean. Is it positive for TB. And what does 2+ POSITIVE indicate.
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Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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Hi Report positive for TB Consult a pulmonologist

Answered2019-06-25 04:06:37

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please go ahead and visit a pulmonologist

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