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What Causes Pulmonary Tuberculosis?
Hi Doctor, I have the same problem. I do not have cough or any symptoms of TB may all laboratories are negative. My first x ray said I have pulmonary tuberculosis however my other test is negative, and I do not have TB in a past. Then my second X Ray says PTB undetermined activity. Kndly please tell me what is the meaning of this?
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Hello welcome to the health care magic
Based on x ray finding only, tuberculosis can't ruled out..
For TB diagnosis investigation done with sputum examination for AFB
If needed serum ADA estimation done and Gene expert study also beneficial
Even still want to do work up than biopsy done and histopathology examination done
So based on x ray only don't start treatment..
Discuss all these with your treating doctor
Take care
Hope this will help you
Based on x ray finding only, tuberculosis can't ruled out..
For TB diagnosis investigation done with sputum examination for AFB
If needed serum ADA estimation done and Gene expert study also beneficial
Even still want to do work up than biopsy done and histopathology examination done
So based on x ray only don't start treatment..
Discuss all these with your treating doctor
Take care
Hope this will help you
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