Does an AFB Smear Test Confirm TB Infection?

Ever wondered if a positive AFB smear test definitively confirms a tuberculosis infection? This video clarifies the role of the Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) smear test in diagnosing TB and explains what its results truly indicate. In this guide, you will learn: ► What the AFB smear test actually detects and its limitations in TB diagnosis. ► Why further testing is crucial even after a positive AFB smear result. ► The difference between active TB disease and latent TB infection. ► The diagnostic pathway for confirming tuberculosis. #AFBSmear, #Tuberculosis, #TBDiagnosis, #MedicalTest, #HealthEducation