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2021-10-25 22:24:51
Hi, I've been on tb medication for 2 months and feel healthy now. Before that I had fever for 30 days and lost a lot of weight too. Chest CT suggested tb as the lymph nodes were enlarged. ESR was slightly high. However, after getting an EBUS Test and FNAC done, all the reports were negative, including afb culture. The doctor still went ahead with tb treatment. Is it possible for all reports to be negative even after me having tb?
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Hii Most of the TB cases are clinically diagnosed , rather than microbiologically confirmed. As your symptoms have improved, please continue to take TB medications for the entire schedule. For detailed evaluation and management please consult Pulmonologist.

Answered2021-10-26 12:26:54

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Yes continue medication according to your doctor

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Yes it is possible. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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Yes follow your treating physician

Answered2021-11-04 09:42:02

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You are clinically well with ATT. Any test  may not yield AFB.
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Continue ATT.

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As,you have improved, with Att,on clinical trial,it may be Tb.so, please continue the Att,for remaining period of 4 months. Pl follow the advice of your treating doctor. Certain times,we will be unable to confirm Tb.

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