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What is the best way treatment for consider ptb of undetermined activity, left, ancillary apicolordotuc view shows reticular and nodular opacities in the left lung apex, the rest of the included chest structure are unremarkable? please help me

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Please review your culture results and sensitivity analysis with your physician. The sample analysis guides the therapy. Discuss resistance patterns. There are many options usually available. Way for signs of shortness of breath, cough and fever.

Answered 11/26/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Clinical context will be needed in order to make a decision regarding need for treatment. That includes reasons for imaging, current symptoms, vaccination and previous tuberculosis treatment. Your current doc will be best to clarify.

Answered 11/25/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Those findings are NOT consistent with undetermined activity but the disease is likely active if you have not been treated in the past. Even if the AFB stain or culture is negative, you should be treated for active TB if you have not received any treatment in the past. The decision of 2 or 3 drug regimen will depend on the prevalence of resistant TB in your area. You should see an ID specialist.

Answered 11/26/2022

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