Presumptive Pulmonary TB

Pulmonary TB(PTB) is primarily involves lungs. Screening should be done for the following symptoms:

Figure: Signs and Symptoms of active TB

Regular screening of Presumptive TB cases with unexplained cough of any duration should be done and checked for:

• History of close contact with known active TB case 

• Whether the patient has developed Presumptive/confirmed extrapulmonary TB(EPTB)

• High-risk groups: PL HIV, Diabetics, Malnourished, Cancer patients, patients on immunosuppressive therapy or steroids

Resources:

• Technical and Operational Guidelines for TB Control in India 2016

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