Hi Doctor, In 2011, I Once Failed Montoux Skin Test

Posted on Mon, 13 May 2019

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Question : Hi Doctor,

In 2011, i once failed montoux skin test for tb. But however, the chest x ray and blood test revealed that, there is no tb and only slight cold.
I have also tested for HIV, HebC, HepB, VDRL. All are negative or non-reactive.
Now, I mentioned to an acquaintance that, i failed the montoux skin test for tb once, as he kept on bullying me for not getting married and as i was asking medical certificate from my potential brides.

Ever since i mentioned about the montoux skin test for tb to my acquaintance, he started avoiding me.. And I am feeling guilty now.. Do I need to take TB test again.. I have no symptoms. I rarely ever cough.

I am on sertraline 100mg for my health anxiety. The psychiatrist has asked me to take rivotril 0.5 mg on need basis..
Kindly let me know if I can take rivotril 0.5 mg now.

Regards,
Shan

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to go for test again.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for using ask a doctor service

Yes you can take Rivotril on sos basis if you have uncontrollable anxiety. Take the drug in prescribed doses only.

It’s normal to have intrusive thoughts in health anxiety. Montoux test is not a confirmation diagnostic test. The test can come positive in immunised individuals or individuals with past infection or this can be false positive. No need to get worried for that.

There is no need to go for repeat test. Your friend is avoiding you could be your thought only. Such thoughts are part of health anxiety. You should avoid thinking about this.

Thanks

Please let me know if you have more doubts.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (7 hours later)

Thank you Doctor..

I sometimes smoke cigarette to relieve stress. I know that it will create lung problem. I will stop it slowly in a course of 1 month.

Thanks and Regards,
Shan

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
QUIT SMOKING

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes please QUIT smoking to stay healthy. Best wishes.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (4 hours later)

Sure Thanks Doctor

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (10 minutes later)

Hi Doctor

I have quit smoking and have decided not to smoke again.

Thanks and Regards,
Shan

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (10 minutes later)

Since I have quit smoking, hope i don't have to do the testing for TB again.

Regards,
Shan

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to get repeat test done

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Yes, quit smoking and you will be healthy always. No need to get repeat Montoux done.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee