- male
- 35 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm really worried about my brother. His report shows he has Mycobacterium TB. Could you help me understand if this means it's in the early or late stage? Also, he coughed up a small amount of blood this morning and is having really bad chest pain. What stage might this be?
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start ATT and CHEST X RAY , CBNAAT
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 25/07/2025
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