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Does this child have active tuberculosis


Does this child have active tuberculosis?
A child presents symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis, namely a respiratory infection with a productive cough. Microscope examination of the child's sputum reveals no acid fast rods. However, examination of gastric washings reveals the presences of both acid fast and non-acid fast bacilli.
Infectious Diseases - 2 Answers
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1 :
Was a TB skin test done? That would be the easiest way.
2 :
tb is caused by acid fast rods



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