What does it mean when my CT scan shows likely infective tuberculosis but my smear test came back negative? I'm not having any cough or fever. What's going on? I'm pretty confused about it all.

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Dr Chandra P

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since smear is negative, there are least chances if tuberculosis

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Answered 04/07/2025

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do chest xray

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