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What Causes Bruising On The Skin At The Tuberculosis Testing Site?
I had TB test done over a month ago, it read negative. It was red with no induration to site. The area looks the exact same as it did a month ago. Small red circle smaller than a dime. What does this mean? It also bruised to the site about a week after having it done..
Mon, 16 Apr 2018
Hello,
It indicates chronic infection, it is not accurate but it gives you rough idea. If you want to know accurate cause, then do blood test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
It indicates chronic infection, it is not accurate but it gives you rough idea. If you want to know accurate cause, then do blood test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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