Case 2

Dignosis: Presumptive Tuberculosis (due to cough for more than 2 weeks and night sweat)
Patient to go for a GeneXpert test and Sputum AFB
Treatment commences if: either test confirmed d presence of TB Bacilli
Start First line TB drugs if only MTB is detected (but not RIF resistance)
Start Second line drug if either result showed MTB and RIF resistance
Lesson learnt: Medical attention is needed for any unexplained condition
Resorting to self medication is very bad and might lead to complications
called Drug resistance
At 67 years old (already at old age), the immume system is more likely to get
compromised, hence, the need to go for regular medical check up