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Does Suspicious Lung Infiltrate In A Chest X-ray Report Indicate Tuberculosis?
Hi.. My husband had his x ray this morning, the result is stated below. Does it mean he has tubercolosis? Is it contagious? Please help me to understand this.. Thank you IMPRESSION:Interstitial pneumonia is noted in the right lower lung. Suspicious right upper lung infiltrates. Suggest apico-lordotic view
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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The x ray report does not state or indicate the presence of TB but it does indicate that he has an infection in the lungs.
Repeat x rays or other imaging are suggested to get further insight and he will need a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.
I hope this helps
The x ray report does not state or indicate the presence of TB but it does indicate that he has an infection in the lungs.
Repeat x rays or other imaging are suggested to get further insight and he will need a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.
I hope this helps
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