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Withdrawn pleural effusion fluid on 2nd August 16. Taking antituberculardrugs since January 16. Also having gall stone. Fluid tested and shows negative for tuberculosis. But CT scan suspect tuberculosis. What should I do?
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Gall bladder stones has to be operated soon before it gives complications. Pleural effusion is most of time is tubercular. You should continue this treatment. Negative fluid examination is not of much importance.
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