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What Does A Small Bump On The Hand Mean When I Have Done A PPD Test?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Dec 2021
Question: I had done a tuberculosis injection test yesterday and i have a small bump on my hand today ... so does that mean i have TB... i have attached a pic of my hand
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
please wait your doctor result

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Usually it needs 48-72 hours for us to see the real result of PPD test.If it is more than 10 mm than ot os called positive.Depending on your clinical picture will be and the follow up of needed. But you should wait for your doctor respond.It cannot seen from the photo.
When you will have the result you can attach me and i will help you again.

Regards and feel free to ask me again

Dr.Jolanda
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What Does A Small Bump On The Hand Mean When I Have Done A PPD Test?

Brief Answer: please wait your doctor result Detailed Answer: Hello, Usually it needs 48-72 hours for us to see the real result of PPD test.If it is more than 10 mm than ot os called positive.Depending on your clinical picture will be and the follow up of needed. But you should wait for your doctor respond.It cannot seen from the photo. When you will have the result you can attach me and i will help you again. Regards and feel free to ask me again Dr.Jolanda