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How to know if the TB bacteria is drug resistant as xray and ct scan shows possibility of cochs but AFB SPUTUM both tests and GENEXPERT result shows as negative.
Can we relay on chest xray and ct scan and think it as TB.
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Yes if you want to know resistance, then go for bronchoscopy
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Diagnosis of TB can be made on clinical symptoms and investigation..even if afb and gene expert reports are negative....adequacy of sample is an issue....so under expert guidance, cxray and ct scan along with ur clinical symptoms, can diagnose TB...if still any doubt u can consult online..
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Once AFB sputum and genxpert are negative
Chances of drug resistant tb is less( and no tb medications taken before)
Can rely on chest x ray and ct after correlating with clinical symptoms
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl repeat the sputum tests.Drug resistant tb is not possible. Depending upon the symptoms, xray,ct ,and clinical signs,you can diagnose tb,and treat.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Depends upon the clinical scinario and quality of samples given for the test
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