Negative Sputum Test For Tb- 291 Questions Answered

Can geneexpert be negative after 41 days of tb treatment in milliary tb or it is false negative bcz the sample which I have given has very low amt of yellow sputum

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Dr. Sebin John Thampan Respiratory Medicine | Alappuzha

Its most probably false negative, may have not been an adequate sample. Genexpert will be positive even after treatment duration as it can show dead bacilli as positive. ... Read More

Hi I am a 26 year old Indian student in Germany and I was diagnosed with tuberculosis(not drug-resistant) and have been quarantined till I test negative on the sputum smear test..I have tb in my lungs and the doctors say the infection is high...My symptoms(weight loss,fever,night sweats) have gone now and physically i feel fine but it is the 25th d

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Dr. Kamleshkumar Pandey Pulmonologist | Mumbai

Sputum 4 + suggests high bacillary load.... However you seem to have clinically responded to treatment....need to compare the radiological response by chest Xray after a months time....Also smear tes ... Read More

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Today i went to a detailed procedural test from one of my panel physicians . They found a spot in my X-ray ( back and front ) after analysis they advised me to get sputum test done as the Physicians think that the minor white spot could be a sign of TUberculosis . They asked me to come on 3 consecutive days on fasting early morning to get sputum t

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, WITHOUT ANY SIGN N SYMPTOMS TUBERCULOSIS MAY BE THEIR SOMETIMES ACCIDENTALLY DISCOVERED. IF NOT DIAGNOSED U R IN TROUBLE LATTER ON WILL BE PROLONGED. IF NO TUBERCULOSIS ,SO AT LEAST U RELAX THA ... Read More

I have got blood in sputum, chest pain four months back. I went to a doctor. By taking chest x-ray he said that it is pneumonia and advised to take amikacin injections weekly once for 4 weeks. After 2 months i have repeated same then I consulted doctor he advised to take CT scan.The result in it is focal irregular patchy ares in consolidation right

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 363 Views v

Dr. Davinder Kundra Pulmonologist | Delhi

With in 2 weeks of starting ATT, load of tubercular bacilli reduce in sputum and sample shows neagtive for AFB stain.However it does not mean that disease has been cured.Complete course of ATT with ... Read More

I have TB in past and now i have spot in my lungs for that canada immigration asked me for sputum test. Ao can you please suggest me how i can clear the test what all i can do so that sputum test will get negative response

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Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

Your age And share your report with me ... Read More

Which sputum test is required to detect tb? I have been coughing since 3 weeks . I did sputum gram stain test . What should i do

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Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar Pulmonologist | Kolkata

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Sputum for AFB (ZN staining) is required for 2 samples morning and spot is to be done ... Read More

What are the tests apart from Sputum for AFB and Gram Stain for detection of Tuberculosis? Are these test enough to detect Tuberculosis ?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Naveen Cardiologist | Hyderabad

Sputum for cbnaat to be done as per guidelines ... Read More

I am trying to concieve for a few months and my gyneac gave me some tests including a TB PCR test of menstrual blood. the test came out negative and its written that the bacteria is not detected. does it mean that 100% I dont have genital TB infection?? plz help me out regarding this matter.

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Dr. Jayashree Sharma Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

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If TB PCR is negative that means there is no infection. ... Read More

My CT Scan is suggestive of lesions similar to TB on my right upper portion of my lung. I have NO symptoms. A bronchoscopy was done and all tests results were negative for TB, fungal and cancer. Six months later, I undertook another CT scan, and it indicates no improvements. My doctor is recommending a course of TB antibiotics.....? Very confused.

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Dr. Udayanath Sahoo Internal Medicine | Bhubaneswar

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Hello, Thanks for your query on Practo "As" per your clinical history is concerned please share the exact image of X-ray and report of CT scan. As your doctor ruled out cancer so nothing to be afrai ... Read More

Last year I suffered from TB and for that I took Govt medicine for 6 months dosage but I used that medicine discontinuously for 15 days. Now I get again severe cough with Sputum.So, I went for sputum test again .The Report is "few epithelial cells,plenty of polymorph's, Gram positive cocci in long chains and Gram negative bacilli seen"---- No AFB s

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, NO T.B, BUT BAD INFETION IS THEIR. CONSULT A CHEST PHYSICIAN. X-RAY CHEST P-A VIEW DIGITAL. TILL THAN. TABLET MOXEM 400, ONE PER DAY FOR SEVEN DAYS. TABLET MONTUK LC ONE AT NIGHT FOR TEN T ... Read More

I had TB 10-15 years ago and got TB medicine 6 month course that time , please check my current X-ray, is everything ok??

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

no kindly connect ... Read More

Hi Attached is the tb reports, 2 were done by endo scratch during egg retrieval Two reports shows negative for tb where as one shows positive. It is confusing. Could someone please assist. Tb gold test is also negative.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Prateeksha B S Obstetrician | Bangalore

There is infection.Connect for detailed explanation ... Read More

Sputum positive and taking tablet from karnataka govt hospital fr the past 7days. Can a patient travel to tamilnadu native place and get a tablet from tn goverment? There is no one to help there so she is going to her hometown. Another question How many days will tb spread from that patient ? And taking fruits is good or not?

Asked for Female, 36 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

I am having tb medicines from 21 days my 1 cough test have come negative so should I now stop isolation or I have to do any other test

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

No isolation is necessary.. keep your immunity fit. Have good food. Take complete course of Medicines. ... Read More

I have done sputum test and cbc and esr and sputum sometime fever happen and do and body heat sometime kindly check report and could you tell me is report normal or any TB infection show Report attached

Asked for Male, 24 Years 57 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect ... Read More

2 days ago I got blood in cough and my chest started hurting so I go to doctor and my tb sputum test come positive so my medicines are started . But some people can have tb in different organs also . My thigh and testis are experiencing mild pain from 3 years and 3 years ago I go to urologist he didn't find any thing wrong in reports and my one ea

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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon Pulmonologist | New Delhi

No its separate issue , not related to tb ... Read More

I have lung allergic asthma, had covid And had tb ,now today went urology Government hospital, a person beside me sitting was coughing constantly, I thought he just have some urine problem, after sitting beside him for 2 hours,when went in doctor's cabin,I got to know he has tb and mistakenly came to urology department, I am scared, will I get tb?

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

My daughter 14yrs have prolonged cough with sputum for more than 1 and half months. Her TB test got normal , and her PFT report also normal. She took INCLAV 625 for 5 days, and after two weeks she took cefixime for 5 days again. Took cough syrup like Reswas, Respira d, Ambrodil syrup but doesnt help. What to do...?

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Dr. Nitika Garg Pulmonologist | Panipat

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Hello... Allright! I understand your concern. Get a chestxray done and consult a Pulmonologist. ... Read More

I've been experiencing cough, sore throat, fever and fatigue during 4-5 days. I did some blood reports, CBC, CRP, and sputum culture. Showed a doctor and he told me I have tb. Please advice.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 460 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hi, I am taking TB treatment for last 7 months. Here are the details - First 5 months - Rcinex 600, combutol 1200 and Pyzna Next 2 months - Rcinex 600 and combutol 1200 I wanted to know, can I stop my treatment now? Note - I had lungs TB. Started treatment on 27th nov 2023. Got my sputum test negative. Got bronchoscopy on 3rd month and TB was nega

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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon Pulmonologist | New Delhi

Need to assess by checking chest xray and treatment goes on for total 9mths ... Read More

Hi my mother is unable to cough out sputum doctor has advised me to do sputum induction is there any centre which help in sputum induction or if I have to try myself how can I

Asked for Female, 49 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Sebin John Thampan Respiratory Medicine | Alappuzha

Any basic clinic which has a nebuliser kit can induce sputum. Usualy induced with hypersaline neb. ... Read More

My AFB stain negative at diagnosis Gene xpert sputum -negative Very small two cavity at lungs initially. After two months Lungs ct scan revealed clear lungs and no cavity in lungs. Doctor told me total treatment will last 6.5 months. Initially couldn't continue akurit 4 for two months .. Changed regimen to below for Liver problem Levofloxacin 100

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Asked for Male, 35 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

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doesn't matter if the cavity has disappeared or not..you still need to complete the regimen..in your case it's not proper..consult with all documents ... Read More

Doctor I am Mukesh , Doctor today suddenly I coughed like this type of sputum. Can you please tell me whether it is blood or not? Thank you. I have attached the picture when the sputum was wet and when the sputum dried . Please check and tell me whether blood is there or not

Asked for Male, 24 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

Doctor from last 3 months I am getting sometimes light brown streak sputum, and yellow sputum when I wake up in the morning everyday. P.S I don't have cough but I have to clear my throat at regular intervals .I have Otherwise the whole day normal transparent sputum and sometimes it comes with light brown streaks. Doctor I have done 2 months back C

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Asked for Male, 30 Years 112 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

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May be due to Allergy or pollution. Pl identify the Allergens and avoid them.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Doctor I am getting light brown streak sputum when I clear my throat from last 2 months. The colour of the sputum is white with light brown streak. My X-ray report says that I have hyper inflated lungs with increase in bronchovascular marking and my CT chest with contrast is totally normal. I have done sputum culture also and it's normal. What cou

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

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please get it cultured ... Read More

My wife was diagnosed with Lungs TB in August -2023. NTEP treatment started in August. In January 2024, symptoms of TB re appeared and a Lymph node appeared in FNAC , again TB detected in the node. Sputum test performed and results were negative. In chest Xray also TB seems reduced. In the blood test CRP-41. Should we start an intense phase of

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Dr. Rahul Reddy Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Consult once ... Read More

Sir I am getting light yellow sputum after getting up in the morning otherwise the whole day I don't get all these but only after waking up in the morning I get sticky sputum with light yellow colour . Why is it ? I don't have any other symtoms .

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Dr. Sivaraj Karri Pulmonologist | Kakinada

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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history ... Read More

I went to a government facility to give CB naat sputum sample. I was wearing a spec as well as a N95 Mask with additionally a pollution filter inside. So in the pic, the old man was wearing a local made mask and sneezed like typical Indian uncles aaahuu type facing towards right side. However, after filling the form with the registrar i had to go o

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

So i have collected the sputum sample in morning for cb naat tb test. But seems like the govt facility is closed. It will open on monday. Can I submit it on Monday or I need to re collect the sample? And, is there any other test that I can do in local lab instead of cbnaat having equal specificity and sensitivity? I know getting tested at governm

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Trea ... Read More

I have been coughing a lot last month, now it has reduced by 98%. But i had phlegm in throat and constant need to clear if not coughing. So i went to local pulmo doc, he gave pulmoclewr for a week, difiza or some inhaler fr a mnth, cefpodem xp, and cough syrup. My symptoms are 98% not there, just sometimes after exercise i get slight cough or phle

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 183 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

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Can geneexpert be negative after 41 days of tb treatment in milliary tb or it is false negative bcz the sample which I have given has very low amt of yellow sputum

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I have TB in past and now i have spot in my lungs for that canada immigration asked me for sputum test. Ao can you please suggest me how i can clear the test what all i can do so that sputum test will get negative response

Which sputum test is required to detect tb? I have been coughing since 3 weeks . I did sputum gram stain test . What should i do

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Hi Attached is the tb reports, 2 were done by endo scratch during egg retrieval Two reports shows negative for tb where as one shows positive. It is confusing. Could someone please assist. Tb gold test is also negative.

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I have done sputum test and cbc and esr and sputum sometime fever happen and do and body heat sometime kindly check report and could you tell me is report normal or any TB infection show Report attached

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Doctor I am Mukesh , Doctor today suddenly I coughed like this type of sputum. Can you please tell me whether it is blood or not? Thank you. I have attached the picture when the sputum was wet and when the sputum dried . Please check and tell me whether blood is there or not

Sir I am getting light yellow sputum after getting up in the morning otherwise the whole day I don't get all these but only after waking up in the morning I get sticky sputum with light yellow colour . Why is it ? I don't have any other symtoms .

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