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What Does "no Acid Fast Bacilli" In Sputum Test Mean?

hi i have sputum test which report that no acid fast bacilli seen i want to know what is the means. i have ESR test which is 35
i have cough and two time i have blood with coughing it was quite enough i have treatment of TB 5 years ago now plz tell me that what i have to do
Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
TB bacteria are also known as acid fast bacilli.
Since your sputum report is negative for acid fast bacilli, you are not having tuberculosis at present.
You had tuberculosis in the past. So there must be fibro calcified lesions in your lung due to healing of previous tb.
These lesions can cause hemoptysis (blood in sputum) due to friction from coughing.
So take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs for cough suppression.
Don't worry, you will be alright with these drugs.
No need to worry for reactivation of tuberculosis as your sputum for acid fast bacilli is negative.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Does "no Acid Fast Bacilli" In Sputum Test Mean?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. TB bacteria are also known as acid fast bacilli. Since your sputum report is negative for acid fast bacilli, you are not having tuberculosis at present. You had tuberculosis in the past. So there must be fibro calcified lesions in your lung due to healing of previous tb. These lesions can cause hemoptysis (blood in sputum) due to friction from coughing. So take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs for cough suppression. Don t worry, you will be alright with these drugs. No need to worry for reactivation of tuberculosis as your sputum for acid fast bacilli is negative. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.