The sputum examination under DTP is done when the patient present with -
<p> Hemoptysis Sputum examination under TB programme is done when patient presents with -cough more than 2 weeks. -fever with an evening rise. -hemoptysis. -unexplained weight loss. -reduced appetite. Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine,K.Park,21st edition,page no:392, 22nd edition,page no:396. <\p>
Cough of 1-2 weeks duration
Persistent cough of 1-2 weeks duration
Hemoptysis
Chest pain
Communicable diseases