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URINE AFB &Ultra sound clarification

2022-12-03 16:32:38
My father has frequent urination and bit burning sensation. USG KUB shows prostate 27cc enlarge. Also, Urine AFB test reports show as Acid fast bacilli seen.  but patient  don't have any history of TB earlier. Could you let us know any further tests needed to confirm for urine AFB   positive/negative and the percentage of load,  whether  it is active or latent?
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Can do urine gene Xpert test for double confirmation. He need to start ATT as per current evidence.

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