Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Challenges in Diagnosis
- Jan 17, 2025
- 5:00PM TO 6:00 PM
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About the Case Presentation
Diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) poses significant challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings. The disease often mimics other respiratory conditions, leading to delayed or missed diagnoses. Traditional diagnostic methods like sputum smear microscopy have limited sensitivity, especially in HIV co-infected or low-bacterial-load patients. Advanced techniques such as GeneXpert and culture tests, though more accurate, are often unavailable in remote areas. Children and immunocompromised patients present additional hurdles due to atypical symptoms and difficulty obtaining diagnostic samples. Non-specific imaging findings further complicate diagnosis. Addressing these challenges requires expanded access to molecular diagnostics, improved point-of-care tools, and greater healthcare awareness.
About the Speaker
Dr. Rajneesh kumar Srivastava
Principal Consultant Pulmonary Medicine & Interventional Pulmonology Max Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow
Dr. Rajneesh is currently working as Consultant Pulmonologist in Medanta hospital, Lucknow. He graduated from Coimbatore Medical College. Additionally he also completed a post Doctoral certificate in Interventional Pulmonology from Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences. He is trained in rigid & flexible bronchoscopy , thoracoscopy, Endobronchial ultrasound guided TBNA, Tracheobronchial stent placement, Laser cryobiopsy, Electrocautery, APC & Virtual bronchoscopic navigation.