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My result in chest x-ray is ptb residua,left apex what it is?
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Mgt: Most likely, this represents an area of scar tissue from the infection. If any symptoms of infection recur, please see your PCP.
Answered 7/4/2017
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Have you: Ever been treated for PTB with multiple antibiotics for many months. If not you will need further test like sputum AfB and culture. If active PTB will need isolation and multiple antibiotics
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