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Does Manteaux Test Give Accurate Results?
Hi..I have done a Mantoux test yesterday to get a vaccination evidence of BCG for job purpose. I was asked for BCG vaccination evidence. But i do not have the evidence. But I have definitely taken BCG when I was young. Therefore I had to undergo Mantoux test. If the result is negative does
that mean I have not taken BCG?
that mean I have not taken BCG?
Fri, 13 Jun 2014
hello welcome to health care magic, Mantoux test is a screening test done check the immunity against tuberculosis. a postive mantoux means an induration around the injection area of more than 15mm which means the person is immune to TB. if the induration is less than 10mm indicates immunocompromised states. hope this info was useful
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