TB

There's a lot of confusion out there about the difference between Microbiologically TB and clinically diagnosed TB. To put it simply, microbiologically TB is when a person tests positive for tuberculosis bacteria in a lab test. Clinically diagnosed TB, on the other hand, is when a person shows symptoms of TB and is then diagnosed by a doctor. So, which one is more serious? Let's take a closer look. Microbiologically TB vs. Clinically Diagnosed TB: Which is More Serious? When it comes to tuberculosis, both microbiologically TB and clinically diagnosed TB are serious conditions that need to be treated immediately. However, clinically diagnosed TB is generally considered to be more serious because it means that the person has active tuberculosis infection and is contagious. This type ofTB can be spread through coughing, sneezing, or close contact with someone who has the infection. Microbiologically TB, on the other hand, usually just means that a person has been exposed to the t...