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PPD Test Done, Bruising, Redness At Injection Site. Cause Of Worry?
last week (tuesday) I got a ppd test done I had the nurse check it on friday ( last week). There was alittle bruising and she said my skin had a little reaction to it. Anyway I passed as negaitive. Well it s been a week since and the injection site is red and has slightly risen. What should I do and should I be worried?
Fri, 18 Oct 2013
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Such late reaction are quite common after ppd. There is no cause for concern. Applying hot fomentation will help.
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Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Such late reaction are quite common after ppd. There is no cause for concern. Applying hot fomentation will help.
Take care
Regards
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