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Tuberculosis tests
Hi Doc,
My x-ray shows a pulmonary nodule at the lower part of right lung, consider a granuloma.. I then had a tuberculin test, it shows a 18mm listeria type of induration. I believe I had BCG vaccine when I was a child.
Would the above results mean I have infectious TB?
Thank you.
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These test doesn't confirm that you have TB. Sputum test is compulsory and if it comes negative then also depending on your chest x ray you can be started treatment for TB by your doctor.
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