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TB culture report
I have completed 3.5 months of Anti TB treatment. From last two days I am getting blood in while coughing. Recently my AFB Stain GeneXpert report came normal. Today my TB culture report came and doctor is saying it's not Normal. Can anyone please check my attached TB culture report and suggest is it something serious?
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Report is normal..but.blood in sputum is worrisome..it may because of extent lesion..futher invetigation is required...do consult a pulmonologist
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Nothing serious about tb culture report..But you have to worry about blood in sputum..Need to evaluate more..Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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The culture does not show AFB growth at present. However it will require some more weeks of observation for final interpretation. Blood during coughing is not normal and needs further evaluation.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl continue Anti tb treatment. It appears that they are working. Early culture report is Neg.pl take tab.Ethamsylate 500mg, 1tab morning and 1tab night for 3 days, for blood in sputum. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
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
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