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Does Montoux Test Positive 15mm Indicate The Presence Of Tuberculosis?
Hi Sir,
Myself Puneet kumar aged 25 years old..my montoux test is positive and its 15mm...
Doctor told me that i am suffering from Tuberculosis..plz advice me...its true or not..and what should i do nw???
should i go for tuberculosis treatment..or its fake report..???
Myself Puneet kumar aged 25 years old..my montoux test is positive and its 15mm...
Doctor told me that i am suffering from Tuberculosis..plz advice me...its true or not..and what should i do nw???
should i go for tuberculosis treatment..or its fake report..???
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
You have positive mantoux test.
It indicates TB exposure.It is not confirmatory for diagnosing T.B.
Positive result may also be due to other reasons.
You need proper clinical examination and further investigations like routine hemogram,Chest X-ray,sputum examination etc.
Anti-tubercular drug should be started after confirmation of disease.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
You have positive mantoux test.
It indicates TB exposure.It is not confirmatory for diagnosing T.B.
Positive result may also be due to other reasons.
You need proper clinical examination and further investigations like routine hemogram,Chest X-ray,sputum examination etc.
Anti-tubercular drug should be started after confirmation of disease.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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