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Can Mantoux Test Cause Dizziness, Nausea And Fainting?

My Daughter was given a 2 step Mantoux test on Wednesday, August 18. On her way home from getting this she blacked out while driving and came very close to losing her life. She wrapped her vehicle around a tree. She remembers getting sick and feeling dizzy. But, cant remember anything after until she woke up. Did this test effect her in a negative way? If so, how? She is 16, 5 ft 4 in., 190 lbs.
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Mantoux test is designed for diagnosis of TB.

In this test antigen is injected intradermally in the skin and reaction is measured.

As it is a antigen type test some allergic reaction can be possible.

But fainting and unconscious ness is very unusually seen.

So in my judgement this reaction is not related to the TB and has different etiology.

You should examine yourself to nearby physician. They examine your CNS and CVS system. Reason for unconscious ness must be in the two system.

Till you examine yourself I suggest you not to drive cars or other machinery which requires a concentration.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Can Mantoux Test Cause Dizziness, Nausea And Fainting?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Mantoux test is designed for diagnosis of TB. In this test antigen is injected intradermally in the skin and reaction is measured. As it is a antigen type test some allergic reaction can be possible. But fainting and unconscious ness is very unusually seen. So in my judgement this reaction is not related to the TB and has different etiology. You should examine yourself to nearby physician. They examine your CNS and CVS system. Reason for unconscious ness must be in the two system. Till you examine yourself I suggest you not to drive cars or other machinery which requires a concentration. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.