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Tests for Tuberculosis

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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.  More
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The PPD skin test is a method used to diagnose tuberculosis. PPD stands for purified protein derivative.  More
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Routine sputum culture is a test of secretions from the lungs and bronchi (tubes that carry air to the lung) to look for bacteria that cause infection.  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Sputum stain for mycobacteria is a test to check for a type of bacteria that cause tuberculosis and other kinds of infection.  More
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Cytokine Assay Test
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Bronchoalveolar Lavage
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog...  More
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. ...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Tuberculosis

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ISONIAZID is used to prevent or to treat tuberculosis.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have question...  More
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RIFAMPIN is an antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis. It will not work for c...  More
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PYRAZINAMIDE is used for the prevention or treatment of tuberculosis infections. This medicine is usually used in combination with at least one other agent.This med...  More
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STREPTOMYCIN is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections....  More
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ETHAMBUTOL (e THAM byoo tole) is used to treat tuberculosis. This medicine is never used alone, but always with another medicine. This medicine may be used for othe...  More
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PYRIDOXINE is vitamin B6. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin B6 levels.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health c...  More
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CYCLOSERINE is an antibiotic. It is used to treat tuberculosis. This medicine is also used to treat infections of the urinary tract. It will not work for colds, flu...  More
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ETHIONAMIDE is an antibiotic. It is used to treat tuberculosis. This medicine is used with other medicines and should never be used alone. It will not work for cold...  More
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ISONIAZID; RIFAMPIN is a combination of two antibiotics. It is used to treat tuberculosis. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicin...  More
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Antituberculosis agent; polypeptide antibiotic complex of 4 microbiologically active components.  More
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RIFABUTIN is an antibiotic. It is used to prevent mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in people with HIV infection. This medicine does not cure or prevent HIV. It wil...  More
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RIFAPENTINE is an antibiotic. It is used to treat of tuberculosis. This medicine is never used alone for tuberculosis, but in combination with at least one other ag...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Tuberculosis

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PYRIDOXINE is vitamin B6. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin B6 levels.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health c...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Tuberculosis What's this?

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The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet...  More
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The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet...  More
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Chlorophyll is a chemoprotein commonly known for its contribution to the green pigmentation in plants, and is related to protoheme, the red pigment of blood. It can...  More
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The thymus is a lobular gland located under the breastbone near the thyroid gland. It reaches its maximum size during early childhood and plays a large role in immu...  More
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Astragalus products are derived from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus or related species, which are native to China. In traditional Chinese medicine, astragalus...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Tuberculosis What's this?

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Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.