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Marsh Infections, Blood With Phlegm. Using Bactrim. Open Lung Biopsy Done. Cure?

I continue to have Marsha infections and have been treated with a twelve day bactrim round.....it seems that I am on bactrim continually.....8 years ago i underwent a open lung biopsy on right lung .... copd as well as dip.....I co tiniest to bring blood with phlegm in the morning and through out the day. Last year I under went a complete prolectomy with an ILIOSTOMY
posted on Sat, 3 Nov 2012
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Dear sir

It appears from the symptomsmthat you might need sputum acid fast bacillus testing. Secondly sputum gram staining with culture and sensitivity is needed.

Chest x ray ap and lateral view is recommended..

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Marsh Infections, Blood With Phlegm. Using Bactrim. Open Lung Biopsy Done. Cure?

Dear sir It appears from the symptomsmthat you might need sputum acid fast bacillus testing. Secondly sputum gram staining with culture and sensitivity is needed. Chest x ray ap and lateral view is recommended.. Thanks