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What Causes Pus Filled Bump On Nose Of A 8 Year Old?
my daughter aged 8 years had few swellings on her nose with pus, she was taken to a dermatologist and a mantoux test was done it it revealed 21mm x 23mm, we do not have history of TB in our immediate family, bt my brother had during his childhood. no recent history of vaccines given.
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since mantoux is positive ,it needs antitubercular drugs and hence acoording weight of the child it can be started and does not need any worry because you can get cured with treatment,ok
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