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What Does Positive Mantoux Test In A Child Indicate?
hi doctor i am jansi samuel,my child is 2 year old she is not gaining her weight for passed 1 year, i took many step but in vain, now i tested her mantoux test and it shows positive so please do say me what type of problem she is undergoing and what is the treatment?
Tue, 14 May 2019
Hello,
Mantoux is a test for screening for tuberculosis. Your doctor should recommend further tests and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Gjustina Loloci, Allergist and Immunologist
Mantoux is a test for screening for tuberculosis. Your doctor should recommend further tests and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Gjustina Loloci, Allergist and Immunologist
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