Reactivation TB vs. New Infection
Imaging findings
Thin-walled cavity in the right apex with bronchiectasis and bilateral centrilobular nodular clusters.
Key takeaways
Previous TB does not confer permanent immunity. Genetic testing often reveals that many "reactivation" cases are actually new infections.
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