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Dear all, few days ago i did xray, then dr told me that do ct scan and m-t skin test for tuberculosis. now the mt test is negative but ct scan show sign of tb. which one is correct, would you please guide me, what should we do???????
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Follow up will be needed with the doc who conducted your workup in trying to put together above findings with your current symptoms and physical exam/ lungs that might be the decider if tb treatment is needed.
Answered 3/9/2022
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