Is PTB cured when X-ray report shows clearing of the previously noted minimal koch's infiltrates in left upper lobe?
Patient: Hi, i undergone medication for 6 months because of Minimal PTB left..and after 6 months i had my x-ray and it says that clearing of the previously noted minimal koch s infiltrated in left upper lobe . Does it mean no scars seen in my chest?am i totally free of TB? Doctor: Hello   Welcome to the HealthcareMagic  You are in category 1 of tuberculosis.  So after completion of AKT-4 kit now you have radiological clearance of lesion.  So it suggest improvement and now you can be free from TB.  Repeat sputum AFB examination after completion of therapy   Hope your concern is solved   Take care   Regards Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician