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What is The sputum examination under DTP is done when the patient present with – a) Cough of 1–2 wks durationb) Persistent cough of 1–2 wks durationc) Hemoptysisd) Chest paine) Intermittent fever and explain in detail?
Sputum exam. done under DTP if :
Persistent cough of about 3-4 weeks duration.
Continuous fever
Chest pain
Haemoptysis
Unexplained weight loss
Reduced appetite