Hi!recently I applied for uk student visa,they required to go through a tb test before arrival. So I went to medical center first they took a chest X-ray but there was a shadow in center of my chest but not on lungs so they asked me to go through a sputum culturing test,but im worrying about that although I have no any symptom no cough no sputum no fever nothing, I never smoke,and never did any thing that can cause tb,but I heard that culturing can find even a very miner bacteria,so is there any chance of positive report?and is there any other test where I can examine myself with detail about tb bcoz I dont wanna waste my 42 days,
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. I reviewed facts of your query in context to your health issues and feel concerned about them. My Opinion-In My opinion, in the given situation you seem to suffer from-? Undetected Shadow in lung, which could be due to fungal infection / or could be from old TB /or could be From tumor mass. Other causes need to be ruled out, after getting more details from you. If you want to go immediately for TB tests-IGRA would give you fast confirmation of any old / past TB infection. Besides these Consults with Chest Physician would resolve your issues fast. Next appointment-Asap to review and plan the treatment for existing problem. If you update more information/ details upon these suggestions, I would give further suggestions on medicines to correct your health issues. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following Chat Doctor link-http