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What Does "AFB Negative But PCR For M.tuberculosis Positive" Mean?

hi i m 27 yrs old female and recently diagnosed with AFB negative but PCR for M.tuberculosis positive....what does it mean....should i go for second opinion or ask the doctor to start my treatment.....and please let me know am i able to conceive or not

thanks
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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Hello ,

I understand your concern.

I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.

You are positive for tuberculosis.

PCR is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. If you are positive for it than you are surely positive.

There is no need for second opinion.

In my opinion you are positive for tuberculosis, please visit nearby doctor and start the AKT (Anti koch's treatment) or ATT (Antituberculosis treatment).

Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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What Does "AFB Negative But PCR For M.tuberculosis Positive" Mean?

Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. You are positive for tuberculosis. PCR is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. If you are positive for it than you are surely positive. There is no need for second opinion. In my opinion you are positive for tuberculosis, please visit nearby doctor and start the AKT (Anti koch s treatment) or ATT (Antituberculosis treatment). Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/DrArun We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you, Dr. Arun Tank