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Tuberclosis treatment
Sir i have upload my reports my mtb is detected but i have also done cb naat in that my afb is not seen so what does this means do my tb is gone or not
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CBNAAT positive means u have tuberculosis , continue to use tuberculosis drugs regularly, CBNAAT is more sensitive than smear test.
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do take online consultation with pulmonologist for further information regarding ur test reports
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you are 100% positive .Continue your ATT medication
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You have TB.pl continue ATT.
For afb,to become positive, more no of bacilli are necessary. cb not is more sensitive. So continue ATT,as prescribed.,by Pulmonologist.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Continue with anti-tubercular drugs
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
You need ATT. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription
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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
No you definitely have MTB. Pcr is more sensitive than afb stain. You need to start ATT immediately
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Consult a pulmonologist
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