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Urinary Tract Tuberculosis - Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed mild dilatation of the
Urinary Tract Tuberculosis ... the left renal pelvis ... Clinical #Radiology #Pathology ... Pyuria #Smear #AFB ... AcidFastBacilli #Microscopy
Tuberculosis Testing

LATENT TB
• LTBI is diagnosed when an asymptomatic patient has a positive TST or IGRA
ACTIVE TB AFB smear ... microscopy • Testing ... Mycobacterial culture ... of a NAAT on a smear-positive ... LatentTB #ActiveTB #InfectiousDiseases
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Algorithm STEP ... urinalysis with microscopy ... , tuberculosis skin ... releasing assay, blood cultures ... #Algorithm #infectiousdiseases
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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80% sensitive Tuberculous ... - Hemorrhage, tuberculomas ... enhancement on CT ... specific and <25% culture ... opportunistic #InfectiousDiseases