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How Can PTB In The Right Upper Lobe Be Treated?
Hi..I wanna ask, I had my xray last year and recent year the result/impression was ptb right upper lobe..I had my sputum test and it s negative. I don t cough nor have fever.I just have a skinny bod.I don t know what to do now.it restrict me to have a job.it s really a hindrance to my employment.please I do need an advice. Tnx ;)
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Hello,
In the radiological report, you have diagnosed tuberculosis. But sputum is negative. Hence you can investigate with a more confirmatory test like sputum culture and Genexpert study.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
In the radiological report, you have diagnosed tuberculosis. But sputum is negative. Hence you can investigate with a more confirmatory test like sputum culture and Genexpert study.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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