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2022-08-01 05:27:54
My mantoux test is postive.spot on lungs x-rey.is it tuberculosis.Afb test is negative.dr.advice taking ATT medication.
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

Answered2022-08-01 08:23:15

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Answered2022-08-01 08:42:48

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Pl do sputum for Afb ,and cb natt test, consecutively for 3 days,of early morning sputum. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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