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If someone's chest X-ray is clearnormal 2 months after being exposed to someone with TB, does it mean heshe is at least not having pulmonary TB? Can chest X-ray be a diagnostic tool for detecting pulmonary TB?

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If someone's chest X-ray is clearnormal 2 months after being exposed to someone with TB, does it mean heshe is at least not having pulmonary TB? Can chest X-ray be a diagnostic tool for detecting pulmonary TB?

Yes,chest x-ray and sputum for AFB and microscopy is advised to the patient for the diagnosis of tb.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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