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Unable to understand if it is TB or not
Mauntox test = NEGATIVE(no change 0mm)
Afb sputum culture test = NEGATIVE
Genexpert sputum test = NEGATIVE
All the above tests are negative but CT scan and xray is showing some thing. What should we consider. We have done AFB sputum test twice with good sample but both the time it showed negative.
But she is having light caugh. The saliva is in normal color.Please give advice.
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Consult pulmonologist and Go FOR Bronchoscopy with BAL
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Do bronchoscopy and BAL fluid for afb and gene expert
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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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X ray shows there is rt side consolidation in Upper zone
Send sputum gram staining and bacterial culture sensitivity for further evaluation
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consult with pulmonologist for further management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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I feel xray is showing Tbp.pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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