What is the next appropriate management?

A homeless lady presents with cough and fever. She complains of night sweats and weight loss. CXR has opacity.

What is the next appropriate management?
A . IFN gamma testing
B . Mantoux
C . Bronchoscopy
D . AFB
E . CT chest

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Cough and fever and night sweat and weight loss are very suggestive of TB. She should do AF investigation.