Question 1

I'm a bit worried about this TB test result I got. It says "Specimen sputum AFB STAIN ziehl neelsen 2 POSITIVE ACID BACILLI SEEN." Does this mean I have TB? And what exactly does the "2 POSITIVE" part imply?

Accepted Answer

yes you are tuberculosis positive

Question 2

I was wondering how we can really be sure that someone is free of abdominal tuberculosis after they've finished their ATT course. Is there a specific test that can accurately confirm it? I'm feeling a bit anxious about making sure the treatment has b...

Accepted Answer

Patient is advised x-ray chest and sputum for AFB and mmicroscopy.

Question 3

I was diagnosed with COVID about 16 days ago and spent 3 days in the hospital. They sent me home once my CRP level was below 2. Now, 10 days later, my CRP is at 4.4. I'm taking Medrol 16 mg and Ecosprin 150 mg, but its gone up. Should I be concerned ...

Accepted Answer

not majorly

Question 4

Sometimes I notice my breath seems to pause for a moment, just for a second, and it feels really strange when it happens. Should I be worried about this? Is there something wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

no , there's nothing wrong. take deep breaths in morning. start doing yoga

Question 5

I've been experiencing some chest pain for the past few days. It moves around - sometimes on the left side, other times on the right. I'm not sure if it's muscular pain or something related to my chest rib cage. I dont have any issues with breathing ...

Accepted Answer

Salbutamol inhaler and budesonide 200 sos is advised for breathing difficulty.

Question 6

I'm looking at my x-ray results and it mentions a fibrolinear opacity in the right upper lung. Does this mean my TB is all clear now?

Accepted Answer

Ye, healed TB .

I'm a bit worried about this TB test result I got. It says "Specimen sputum AFB STAIN ziehl neelsen 2 POSITIVE ACID BACILLI SEEN." Does this mean I have TB? And what exactly does the "2 POSITIVE" part imply?

I'm a bit worried about this TB test result I got. It says "Specimen sputum AFB STAIN ziehl neelsen 2 POSITIVE ACID BACILLI SEEN." Does this mean I have TB? And what exactly does the "2 POSITIVE" part imply?

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