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What Is This Red Patch After Giving A TB Test That Does Not Hurt ?

was giving a tb test at 1:00 pm today now there is a red area there area does not hurt in any way. is it ok
Fri, 13 Jan 2012
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Dear thanks for query.Tb test is done to see whether you body is having antibody against Tb or not.This is indicative some local and systemic reaction.Do not worry at all.Please do not apply anything on it.Other wise it will interfere with results.
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What Is This Red Patch After Giving A TB Test That Does Not Hurt ?

Dear thanks for query.Tb test is done to see whether you body is having antibody against Tb or not.This is indicative some local and systemic reaction.Do not worry at all.Please do not apply anything on it.Other wise it will interfere with results.