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Pregnant With A Scar On The Lungs. History Of Tuberculosis. Is That The Reason?
hi DOCTOR I AM 24 WEEKS PREGANENT NOW RECENTELY I HAVE DONE CHEST XRAY THEY SEND A LETTER TO ME THAT I GOT SCAR IN M Y LUNGS WHICH MAY INDICATE PAST HISTORY OF TUBERCULOSIS AND ONE YEAR BEFORE I HAVE APPLIED FOR WORKING VISA IT WAS NORMAL I GOT APPROVAL I HAVE GOT SO CONFUSED NOW WITHIN ONE YEAR WHAT PAST HISTORY OF SCAR CAN OCCUR? DOES IT AECT MY AUSTRALIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY?
Wed, 8 May 2013
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The scar tissue that has been detected on the lungs is likely to be due to an old chronic infection. It can be due to tuberculosis also. A blood test will help in definitive diagnosis.
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Dr. RakhiTayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The scar tissue that has been detected on the lungs is likely to be due to an old chronic infection. It can be due to tuberculosis also. A blood test will help in definitive diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. RakhiTayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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