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What Does A Positive Mantoux Test Result Indicate?
Hi Doctor! 2 days ago I took a Mantoux test, and today by looking at the mark, the nurse said it s positive. So after that they asked me to take a chest X-ray, and I did so. Since I am healthy they said that the germs might be latent. Is there anything I should worry about? The test left a swollen mark on my arm, How should I cure for it? Are there any precautions I should be taking?
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
Positive Mantaux test indicates tuberculosis infection. It indicates you are carrying the pathogen but may not be full fledged infection.Further evaluation like chest X-ray and sputum examination is also required for further assessment.
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Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Positive Mantaux test indicates tuberculosis infection. It indicates you are carrying the pathogen but may not be full fledged infection.Further evaluation like chest X-ray and sputum examination is also required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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