What Are The Examinations Advisable To Test For TB?

Posted on Tue, 12 Nov 2024

Question: In My neighborhood few people has detected TB.
I wanted to get it checked for my family as well, please let me know the test needed for the same.
Here is my family details, let me know if there are any specific test cases w.r.t age or gender.
Mother Age 60
Myself Age 38
Wife Age 37
Son Age 9
Daughter 1

Answered by Dr. Kampana (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Tests for TB.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Mantoux test which is a skin test can be done to rule out TB for everyone except your daughter. For her, you can get a chest X-Ray done to rule out TB.

I hope this answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kampana,
General & Family Physician

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