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Sputum test gram positive bacteria
I had chronic cough which lasted 2 months. I got rid of that and was well for around 2-3 months. Again, I have caught cough which is already more than weeks old. I don't have any other symptoms like headache, bodyache or acute weakness, just coughing. Now, I have taken sputum tests and the report has stated that I have 'gram positive bacilli' and 'gram positive cocii in pairs and chains' in gram strain test of sputum. Pus cells are occasional. How do I treat this?
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do sputum for Afb and cbnatt test.
Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Amit Kumar
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
U need CAT SCAN OF THORAX WITH CONTRAST
MANTOUX
AND
BRONCHOSCOPY
IGE
AND FEW MORE TEST
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Could be tb or asthma need further evaluation and history
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For complete history taking is req - need to visit clinic or teleconsult
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