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Please help! what is the meaning of minimal koch's infection in lungs?

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Dr. Kathleen Mullane answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Koch's lung infect'n: This used to be the term used for tuberculosis. Would discuss with your doctor what he means by this diagnosis.

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Answered 8/23/2018

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