Tuberculosis sputum test negative can detect drug resistance

TB sputum test negative may not be able to detect drug resistance, need to carry out drug sensitivity test to determine, the results may be affected by a variety of factors, the treatment process should follow the doctor's advice on time medication, regular reexamination. TB sputum test negative may not be able to detect drug resistance. Tuberculosis sputum test is one of the important methods to diagnose tuberculosis, but it can only detect the presence of tuberculosis bacteria, but can not determine whether tuberculosis bacteria resistance. To determine whether TB resistance, drug sensitivity test is needed. Drug sensitivity test is a method to detect the sensitivity of TB bacteria to drugs. Through drug sensitivity test, you can understand the resistance of TB bacteria to commonly used anti-tuberculosis drugs, thus providing a basis for clinical treatment. It should be noted that the results of drug susceptibility tests may be affected by many factors, such as the quality of specimens, culture conditions, drug susceptibility methods, etc. Therefore, when conducting drug susceptibility tests, it is necessary to strictly follow the operating procedures and Select reliable drug susceptibility methods and reagents. In addition, for tuberculosis patients, in addition to sputum examination and drug sensitivity test, chest imaging examination, clinical symptom evaluation and other comprehensive analysis are needed to determine the best treatment plan. In short, negative sputum examination of tuberculosis cannot rule out the possibility of drug resistance, and further drug sensitivity test and other examinations are needed to determine the drug resistance of tuberculosis bacteria and formulate a reasonable treatment plan. At the same time, patients should follow the doctor's advice to take medicine on time during the treatment process, and review regularly to improve the cure rate and reduce the incidence of drug resistance. If you or someone around you has TB related problems, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's advice for examination and treatment.