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What Does The Following X-ray Report Suggest?

hi doc, i recently had undergone chest x-ray and the radiologic findings were fibrocalcific infiltrates noted over both upper lung fields. the heart and the chest structures are unremarkable. and the impression is koch s infection, both upper lungs activity determined . may i ask if this is contagious and fatal?
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Thanks for the query to H C M .
Infiltration in both cavities is suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis .
If sputum is also positive then it is contagious ( highly
KOCH's CHEST i.c. tuberculosis of lungs.
This is contagious ,so be careful but as you asked whether is is FATAL or not , I would like to say that this is NOT A FATAL disease , so don't take any tension .
But take treatment as advise your treating physician and don't stop till doctor advise .
Hope this information will be useful for you .
Further if any question I will reply.
Good luck.
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What Does The Following X-ray Report Suggest?

Hi Thanks for the query to H C M . Infiltration in both cavities is suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis . If sputum is also positive then it is contagious ( highly KOCH s CHEST i.c. tuberculosis of lungs. This is contagious ,so be careful but as you asked whether is is FATAL or not , I would like to say that this is NOT A FATAL disease , so don t take any tension . But take treatment as advise your treating physician and don t stop till doctor advise . Hope this information will be useful for you . Further if any question I will reply. Good luck.