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Why Is Mantoux Feet Test Done On A Child Who Was A Asymmetrical IUGR Baby?
Sir, My son is around 6 years old, He is suffering from cough and cold for the last 15 days and moreover he will be frequently falling ill, and he is Asymmetrical IUGR Baby, Now doctor has advised him for a blood, allergy as well as Mantoux feet test. I am worried why is the mantoux feet test done.
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Hi,
Do not worry about Mantoux feet test as it is a normal, harmless test done to identify if your child has TB or not because he is having cough and cold for 15 days and easily falling ill.
You can discuss with his pediatrician to check the levels of calcium, vitamin D in the blood and do complete blood profile to check for vitamins deficiency. If this is his case, should take vitamins supplementations.
Wish fast recovery to your child!
Dr.Sonila
Do not worry about Mantoux feet test as it is a normal, harmless test done to identify if your child has TB or not because he is having cough and cold for 15 days and easily falling ill.
You can discuss with his pediatrician to check the levels of calcium, vitamin D in the blood and do complete blood profile to check for vitamins deficiency. If this is his case, should take vitamins supplementations.
Wish fast recovery to your child!
Dr.Sonila
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