URINE AFB &Ultra sound clarification

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My father has frequent urination and bit burning sensation. USG KUB shows prostate 27cc enlarge. Also, Urine AFB test reports show as Acid fast bacilli seen. but patient don't have any history of TB earlier. Could you let us know any further tests needed to confirm for urine AFB positive/negative and the percentage of load, whether it is active or latent?

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Dr. Mahendra Sharma Urologist 18 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mahendra Sharma

Urologist 18 yrs exp Delhi

Can do urine gene Xpert test for double confirmation. He need to start ATT as per current evidence.

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