Question 1

what is ptb?

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Lung disease: Ptb is an abbreviation that usually means pulmonary tuberculosis, a lung infection caused by tuberculosis germs.

Question 2

what is ptb activity undetermined ?

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Mgt: This may refer to pulmonary TB status undetermined. TB infection may result in active disease or remain contained.  A virtual appointment may be scheduled to further evaluate your pulmonary condition.

Question 3

what is ptb undetermined activity? and how to cure?

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This sounds like the: terminology that might be used in a chest x-ray report. It means "pulmonary tuberculosis of undetermined activity." The image suggests some exposure to TB, but whether or not it is an active or old infection can not be determined by the image alone. Further testing (sputum, possibly skin/blood tests or further imaging) can clarify. Then curative antibiotic treatment can be recommended. Good wishes

Question 4

what does it mean ptb , left apex ,activity undetermined ?

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: Usually and based on location pulmonary tuberculosis is designated by ptb with lesions unknown if active or scars from previous infection. The doc who ordered the test will be best to place results in current clinical context.

Question 5

i have a ptb,minimal,undetermined activity ,can i passed the medical exam for imigration?

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: Pulmonary Tuberculosis at any phase requires isolation and full treatment by a licensed DR. The Medical Exam for immigration only identifies problems so that they can be treated. Depending on your immigration status (refugee, asylum seeker), treatment can be completed either outside of the US or in a US facility.

Question 6

lordotic view shows minimal hazy infiltrates in the left apex. consider minimal ptb of undetermined activity. kindly explain it to me. thank you?

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PTB: This reading of an xray says that the radiologist wants the ordering physician to consider primary tuberculosis as the reason for the changes in the top of the left lung.  Please see your doctor for evaluation, as tuberculosis is a very dangerous disease.

Question 7

how does pneumonia differ from ptb?

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Pulmonary Tbc: Pulmonary tuberculosis (if that is what you meant by this abbreviation) is one potential cause of "pneumonia".  Pneumonia, or pneumonitis is inflammation of the tissues of the lung, usually confined to the air spaces and the intraalveolar septi (alveolae and the walls between them), excluding the airways themselves (bronchi, bronchioles, etc.). Hope this helps. If not, repeat the question.

Question 8

what does it mean ptb with cicatricial changes?

Accepted Answer

: It is a common finding on chest X-ray in patient with history of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Cicatrical changes mean fibrosis (scarring) of lung tissue which results in atelectasis (collapsed alveoli, i.e. no air).

Question 9

what does it mean if you have ptb undetermined activity in your upper right lobe?

Accepted Answer

: Have no idea what ptb means in your part of the world. Past tuberculous activity???? Never use abbreviations in medicine.  Can be deadly.

Question 10

what does this mean, fibrotic ptb right apex, no new definite kung infiltrates seen?

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: There is scarring, most likely from a past infection. if you have no symptoms, it may be followed. Please see your physician.

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