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Test result for TB
In the TB result
Specimen-sputum
AFB STAIN(ziehl neelsen) - (2+ POSITIVE) ACID BACILLI SEEN
what does this mean.
Is it positive for TB.
And what does 2+ POSITIVE indicate.
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Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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Dr. Abaranam
Pulmonologist
21 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi
Report positive for TB
Consult a pulmonologist
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
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please go ahead and visit a pulmonologist
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