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| Examination | Right upper lobe | Left upper lobe |
|---|---|---|
| Histology form | Destructive pulmonary tuberculosis MTB (–) | Destructive pulmonary tuberculosis. MTB (+) |
| Degree of tuberculosis activity | 4 | 5 |
| Polymerase chain reaction | DNA of MTB detected | DNA of MTB detected |
| Microscopy | MTB detected | MTB detected |
| BACTEC | MTB detected | MTB detected |
MTB, mycobacterium tuberculosis.
