INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY
MICROSCOPY
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Question
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What should you do if you suspect a patient has tuberculosis?
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A Gram stain.
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An acid-fast stain.
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Check for motility.
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Look at a wet mount.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If your AFB smear was positive, it means you probably have TB or other infection, but an AFB culture is needed confirm the diagnosis. Culture results can take several weeks, so your provider may decide to treat your infection in the meantime.
Detailed explanation-2: -Microscopic examination of clinical samples for acid-fast bacilli using the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) stain has been a standard diagnostic tool and is used globally for rapid TB diagnosis.
Detailed explanation-3: -The acid-fast stain is a laboratory test that determines if a sample of tissue, blood, or other body substance is infected with the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) and other illnesses.
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