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Xray shown tb positve. ppd test positive but sputum negative. since i show no symptoms like fever, cough, night sweats etc., is it latent or active?

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

TB: When your x-ray was read the radiolgist must have commented whether or not TB is active. The radiologic signs of active and inactive TB are different.

Dr Juchau agreed

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

TB: CXR and PPD positive is indicative of active infection.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 5/31/2015

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A member asked:

Xray shown tb positve. ppd test positive but sputum negative. since i show no symptoms like fever, cough, night sweats etc., is it latent or active?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Dr Juchau agreed

Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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