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Can a Doctor start TB medicine on a patient without the culture report of the fluid extracted by ICD.
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Yes. Do a online consultation
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In every case it may not be possible to microbiologically prove Tuberculosis especially in extrapulmonary tuberculosis and you have to take dicision clinically and with other supportive reports.
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Yes..on other parameters and clinical history TB medicine can be started
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You shld consult online with all reports.
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Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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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
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