Secondary PTB, both upper lungs

Quero

Hello.

I just having a concern about this, the result of one of my kindred's X-ray which states that Streaky densities on both upper lungs. The trachea is in the midline. The heart is not enlarged. The pulmonary vessels are within normal limits. Both hemidiaphrams are distinc. The osseous thoracic cage reveals no significant body abnormality.

conclusion: Secondary PTB, bot upper lungs.

Can anybody help me explain me further about the result? please.. Thanks ahead and may God bless you.

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Paderla Anitha, DNB

Hi, the report states that the person is having secondary tuberculosis. Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs. It has an increased predilection for the apical portion of the lungs. It is transmitted from person to person via droplets from the throat and lungs of people with the active respiratory disease. But it can be treated completely. Just ensure to see that he completes his full course of therapy. Regards.

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Quero

Hello @drAnita thank you very much for your response..
Actually, he's not been given any prescription of the doctor can we just by a medicine that might used to lessen the illness? thanks again ..

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