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ModerateInfectious DiseasesPulmonary tuberculosisuk-plab-1

A 30-year-old man originally from Somalia presents with a 3-month history of cough, weight loss, night sweats and intermittent haemoptysis. Chest X-ray shows upper lobe cavitating lesions. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

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