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Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease usually attacks the lungs can actually affect any other part of the body as well. TB is extremely contagious — one person is infected with Tuberculosis bacilli each second in the world! Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and has three stages: exposure, infection and the disease. Join this forum to discuss topics related to tuberculosis!

what happens if you get a positive result for TB

what happens if you get a positive result

by User avatar Guest

koch's infiltrates, what does it means

What does this mean?  "HAzy densities are ntoed in the left upper lobe.  Impression: Koch's infiltrates with cavitations, left upper lobe active.

by User avatar elsia

ptb scar on my lungs that always seen in my xray

I had ptb scar on my lungs that always seen in my xray. My doctor told me that there`s no cure for that scar. He only gave me medical certificate tha stated that i am phisically fit to work abroad. My problem is if that medical certificate will be honored to my agency. That medical issue of mine...

by User avatar lei

ptb scars - how to remove them?

Hi.just want to ask if there' s way to remove my ptb scar?.I have my ptb back then 2008 but I'm completely treated (6mos) with my pulmonologist..but it still have the scar..

by User avatar angel

Bilateral PTB

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My father got his xray result just now. An examination on his Chest PA. And the impressions were: Bilateral PTB, Concurrent Pneumonia, and Atheromatous Aorta. Can someone please explain to me what is Bilateral PTB? And Concurrent Pneumonia? 

by User avatar Guest

+ mantoux test - 20mm

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I have been tested positive in Mantoux test as 20mm. However, my x-ray is very clear. Am i infected with TB? which other test should i do for the sake of confirmation?

by User avatar Ashna2009

upper right lobe infiltrates, ptb considered

I undergone treatment for PTB june 2016 to december 2016, I haven't had any xray then, because I got pregnant August 2016 while taking my medecines, I gave birth May 21,2017 and always attacked by my ashtma, and it's hard for me to breath when I'm in bed (I heard whizzing sometimes when I lay...

by User avatar ivie.nstyle361578

apicolordotic view show minimal fibrohazed opacities in the left apex probably koch's in etiology

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apicolordotic view show minimal fibrohazed opacities in the left apex probably koch's in etiology..what does it mean? Please help me.. Im worried about my health.. It is serious?? 

by User avatar Guest

What symptoms of tuberculosis are?

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Hi, I am 34 years old male and I have watched documentary about tuberculosis yesterday. I thought that this disease is very rare but I heard it becomes again actual. Also there are some forms of tuberculosis which are resistant on medications. I would like to know what symptoms of tuberculosis are.

by User avatar blayne19435

Positive TB test, what now?

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Hi, I have positive result for TB test. I am disturbed by long-lasting cough and sweating during night, all tired and in fever, I have no appetite. I left hospital three days ago, and my condition has improved. I have 6 month treatment regime. How can I protect others and avoid spreading...

by User avatar bethseda2176