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Question: My husband did a sputum test came back positive to TB now he as a chest infection,he also as bronciesitic 7 copd,the consultant wants 3 more sputums which as gone to the hospital,he his coughing a load off sputum which is creamy brown,my immume system is low will I have to be tested as well.
Brief Answer:
Chest X ray, IDR, clinical review
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I do understand this should be a call for concern especially as Tuberculosis is an infectious disease, and transmitted through droplet infection (air, droplets, moisture).
The X ray results are important for one can have characteristic Tb X ray findings though without any coughing nor spitting of blood.
It is very imperative for you to get evaluated for this infection. A chest X ray, an Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate (ESR), a Tuberculin Skin test and a clinical review, with major insights to your recent weight, cough, appetite, night sweating and temperature patterns would be very informative.
Tuberculosis is a T cell mediated immune response disease. I agree with you, with respect to the fact that you need a proper evaluation and testing for this condition.Thanks and kind regards.
Dr Bain
Chest X ray, IDR, clinical review
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I do understand this should be a call for concern especially as Tuberculosis is an infectious disease, and transmitted through droplet infection (air, droplets, moisture).
The X ray results are important for one can have characteristic Tb X ray findings though without any coughing nor spitting of blood.
It is very imperative for you to get evaluated for this infection. A chest X ray, an Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate (ESR), a Tuberculin Skin test and a clinical review, with major insights to your recent weight, cough, appetite, night sweating and temperature patterns would be very informative.
Tuberculosis is a T cell mediated immune response disease. I agree with you, with respect to the fact that you need a proper evaluation and testing for this condition.Thanks and kind regards.
Dr Bain
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