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What Causes Pulmonary Tuberculosis?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Oct 2015
Question: Hi doc, may I ask you a question what is the meaning of PTB, ruled out?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

It means Pulmonary tuberculosis ruled out which is an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules in the tissues, especially the lungs but it can occur in other places, too.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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What Causes Pulmonary Tuberculosis?

Brief Answer: Pulmonary Tuberculosis Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern It means Pulmonary tuberculosis ruled out which is an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules in the tissues, especially the lungs but it can occur in other places, too. Let me know if you have any query Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil