Thursday, March 8, 2012

What happens after you get tested for tuberculosis and the place where they tested you is red & ithces


What happens after you get tested for tuberculosis and the place where they tested you is red & ithces?

Infectious Diseases - 3 Answers
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1 :
You may have TB and further testing is needed. Or it could be you had a reaction to the serum used. You'll only feel at ease after they properly look at the test spot. Should you have TB, you will no doubt be isolated and started on the drugs needed to treat it. Don't know if they still put people in a state hospital or not with TB anymore. Use to. Ron
2 :
depends......If it started itching within 24 hours of inoculation it is secondary to hypersensitivity to the PPD and this should not be interpreted as positive reactivity. Test for TB is usually interpreted within 48-72hrs. They are not itchy!!!!
3 :
you either have tb or have been exposed it


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