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Hi, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. If PPD test is positive, it has to be treated as latent tuberculosis with 2 anti tubercular drugs isoniazid and rifampicin for 6 months. There is no single blood test to definitely confirm the latent infection. After taking positive test and clinical picture the doctors usually start medication. Therefore I suggest you to meet the doctor to discuss your concerns. And BCG vaccine efficacy is not 100%. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.
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Child BCG Vaccinated Was Asked To Undergo Isoniazid. TB Blood Test Not Done. Stop Medicines?
Hi, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. If PPD test is positive, it has to be treated as latent tuberculosis with 2 anti tubercular drugs isoniazid and rifampicin for 6 months. There is no single blood test to definitely confirm the latent infection. After taking positive test and clinical picture the doctors usually start medication. Therefore I suggest you to meet the doctor to discuss your concerns. And BCG vaccine efficacy is not 100%. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.