A 45-year-old man originally from a high-prevalence tuberculosis country presents with a 6-week history of cough, night sweats and weight loss. He has...

Question

A 45-year-old man originally from a high-prevalence tuberculosis country presents with a 6-week history of cough, night sweats and weight loss. He has not had previous TB treatment. What is the most appropriate initial investigation in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Chest X-ray

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Mantoux tuberculin skin test only

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Immediate CT chest

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Bronchoscopy

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Sputum culture only without imaging

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Pulmonary tuberculosis – initial assessment

A 45-year-old man originally from a high-prevalence tuberculosis country presents with a 6-week history of cough, night sweats and weight loss. He has not had previous TB treatment. What is the most appropriate initial investigation in primary care?