Journal of Family and Community Medicine. 2012; 19 (1): 43-46
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-178245
ABSTRACT
The tuberculosis control program is based on a felt need-oriented basis. The diagnosis is mainly microbiological. However, sputum smear-negative Acid Fast Bacilli [AFB] cases with suspected radiological findings can be problematic in diagnosis. To confirm the diagnosis of tuberculosis early, in smear-negative AFB cases by using a Fiberoptic Bronchoscope. We embarked on Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy [FOB] and Spot Scopy smear Microscopy [SSM[for 533 suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis [PT] cases [sputum smear negative and radiologically suggestive] from February 2007 to May 2010. FOB was performed using a special device, a Trans Oro Pharyngeal Spacer [TOPS], as a conduit. The yield for positivity for AFB was 341 [64%] out of 533 cases. The specimens collected by using the fiberoptic bronchoscope confirmed the disease in the smear-negative cases. Hence, FOB was recommended in smear-negative cases, to avoid delay in the treatment of tuberculosis
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pharynx
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Bronchoscopy
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Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Fam. Community Med.
Year:
2012
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