Description

Primary respiratory tuberculosis without mention of bacteriological or histological confirmation refers to a form of tuberculosis that affects the lungs and is diagnosed based on clinical criteria rather than laboratory confirmation. This diagnosis is crucial for initiating treatment in suspected cases where confirmation tests are not available or have not been conducted.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in contexts where laboratory results are pending or unavailable. Common variants that may arise include 'tuberculosis pulmonar' or 'tuberculosis primaria', but it is essential to stick to the glossary term in formal medical contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Primary respiratory tuberculosis without mention of bacteriological or histological confirmation due to the absence of lab results.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con Tuberculosis respiratoria primaria sin mencionar la confirmación bacteriológica o histológica debido a la falta de resultados de laboratorio.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with other forms of tuberculosis; misinterpretation as a confirmed diagnosis; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.