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Hello, I had done a Skin test for TB for VISA.. I got result of 8mm with no prior signs and symptoms of TB. I am perfectly healthy with no symptoms of TB.. Can someone please tell me when will the bump go away? Or is there a way/ ointment to reduce the bump? Its been a week..

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It is not considered positive if it is not 15 mm or above in a person who is not at risk and has no symptoms. But since India has high prevalence of TB an induration greater than 10 mm may be consid ...  Read More

In the TB result Specimen-sputum AFB STAIN(ziehl neelsen) - (2+ POSITIVE) ACID BACILLI SEEN what does this mean. Is it positive for TB. And what does 2+ POSITIVE indicate.

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please go ahead and visit a pulmonologist ...  Read More

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I had TB Skin test on 18th of this month. After 2 days, some part of the injected area (i.e nearly 1 cm ) turned somewhat red and lightly bulged and it was itching also. But my test result came as negative. I am not sure about the results and i am worried. Could you please clarify me

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nothing to worry. its negative . little induration is mostly there ...  Read More

Sir does already presence of TB.. Before sexual exposure does it gives negative test results for hiv tests..

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which test u done for HIV, many tests availble ...  Read More

One week ago my grand father sputum was tested for AFB and geneexpert both was positive. After one week again tested for AFB this time it was negative. Please guide did he has TB or not.

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Afb smear is positive, xenexpert is positive. He is suffering from pulmonary tb.result of Rapid afb culture reports?. Xray chest opinion. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have recurrent cough so I consult doctor took Xray it was normal report and asked to take MTB test as per the result doctor said result is negative, but I that report one test showing some value for SPC TEST , ITS SHOWS passed in analysts so if MTB IS NEGATIVE then this value is showing more with passed. Please find the attached re

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Its MTB negative Dont worry about other things ...  Read More

Which doctor need to be consulted Tb skin test 35mm means? Is it serious? What is the minimum reading

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Hi, Your Mantoux test is strongly positive. A positive Mantoux test doesn't always mean someone has TB disease; it just means that the bacteria have been in the body at some time. Also, a diagnosis o ...  Read More

Already presence of tuberculosis (TB)... after exposure to underweared rubbing iam did pcr rna 15 days after exposure... Hiv duo combo test after 40 days and. Hiv duo combo test after 70 days of exposure came back negative all...does my question is those tests are false because of presence of TB...answer clearly...

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Hi, test can't be false, they r correct. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Aunty got TB for skin and she took treatment and she got recovered, Is TB hereditary does any her children have a chance of getting it.Please suggest

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TB is due to infection by a bacteria. So not hereditary ...  Read More

My tb skin test is positive and in 2014 i was diagnosed with tb and treatment was not proper... i have urine problem now ...mycobacterium and afb for urine is negative. Can tb be the reason of urinary problem. I m done with urine routine and culture, ultrasound everything is fine Please suggest

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Hi. I understand your concern. Depends on what your symptoms are like. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescriptio ...  Read More

I've been experiencing cough, sore throat, fever and fatigue during 4-5 days. I did some blood reports, CBC, CRP, and sputum culture. Showed a doctor and he told me I have tb. Please advice.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Tb is a communicable disease? Bcg vaacine prevent from tb? And can be fully cured from tb for lifetime. Please tell me about tb.

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yes it is and no you can't be cured for lifetime..depending on your immune status, there can be a reactivation of tb..not necessarily but it can be ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with latent TB with clear chest xray. My blood result showed positive TB. I'm about to start my TB meds with Rifampin for 4 months. How do I know if Rifampin has worked after 4 month? I learn that the blood test would still show positive for TB despite the treatment.

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Its not advisable to start treatment for latent tb if not immune compromised. ...  Read More

My wife was diagnosed with Lungs TB in August -2023. NTEP treatment started in August. In January 2024, symptoms of TB re appeared and a Lymph node appeared in FNAC , again TB detected in the node. Sputum test performed and results were negative. In chest Xray also TB seems reduced. In the blood test CRP-41. Should we start an intense phase of

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Consult once ...  Read More

I have suffering from dry skin, which resulted in flaky and scaly. When I apply facewash and dried, no matter how much I rubbed and clean it while bathing, apply moisturizer cream, keen skin hydrated. I can scaly and flaky dry skin on FACE. As a treatment doctor gave me K2 soap to apply on face. Is safe to apply k2 soap on Face and please tell me d

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My father is 70 years old. He got TB in lymph nodes 10 years back and used medicine for 9 months. It was cured. He got covid 2 years back(cured now) and he is diabetic patient. My mother got TB last year in Spine and she used to cough. Spine surgery was done for my mother. My father took care of my mother. My mother is cured after us

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Skin TB test is not diagnostic. Go for sputum test and x-ray ...  Read More

My cousin was diagnosed with bone tb and she was living with us in our home, I've recently got a chest xray and in the report it shows (Prominent bronchial markings with peribronchial cuffing in the bilateral perihilar regions -? infective.), does this mean I've tb?

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No not at all.....extra pulmonary TB usually does not spread,and after treatment of 3-4 weeks sputum does not transmit bacilli,so relax and only watch for symptoms,if symptoms are there then only TB i ...  Read More

Hi, I am diagnosed with TB in the recent TB gold test and doctor have suggested me to AKT-4 for 3 months. Can this medicine kill TB germs before 3 months and when can I again go for TB test?

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No ...  Read More

How many days of course is required to treat borderline tb ?

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Visit nearest Tb centre ...  Read More

Please confirm the beta hcg result..whether pregnant or not..if yes then how many weeks.second pregnancy

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It's negative for pregnancy. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My daughter is 4 years old and she has swelling in lymph nodes in neck and it is painful. She don't have any other symptoms. In TB skin test the result is positive. Are there any blood test available to confirm it as TB. Can you please confirm?

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No ...  Read More

My mother is has TB and currently under ATT it's been 2 months(IP) , Doctor Adviced for AFB , Result show 1+ sample A and scanty for sample B does this mean she is not responding to treatment or is it possible that tb is drug restiant ,now they have put her on continuation phase(Dots) Cough has reduced and she has gained some weight , will she reco

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hello Doctors,last Week I have undergone through laproscopy,Doctors diagnosed issues like adenomyosis and some infection , my endometrial tissue had sent for TB testing , it came negative but as per Doctor though results are negative , internal structural TB symptoms are there so he has started treatment for TB for 9 months,and he is planning to

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Yes u should have trust on his treatment. 50 percentage of the cases TB cells are not seen on endometrial tissue. It's a clinical diagnosis and since it was seen directly with eyes on laparoscopy no n ...  Read More

Attached is my Test results of Vitamin D and sugar. Is it normal or need any treatments? If so, What kind of doctors should I refer to.

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Needs vitamin d supplements... Sugar is OK ...  Read More

As per the result in test can anyone please tell what is the meaning of this test ?? Is my partner positive or negative ? And what is written in clinical use ? Result -2.30

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Negative ...  Read More

PLZ TELL WHAT'S THE RESULT IS???DID IT BY FIRST URINE SAMPLE..SO WHAT'S THE RESULT IS??PLZ TELL ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE...

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It's negative for pregnancy ...  Read More

During TB medicine (6 months is over and still TB medicine continue) Blood vomiting is common during TB medicine time also ? Please clarify

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Rare ...  Read More

Is it normal to have this kind of results without having hiv please advise me to improve my immune system

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Reports are within normal range. But illness can not be totally ruled out on the basis of tests as timing of test & time of exposure are also important. It takes time for tests to become positive ...  Read More

How long does it take for results of the test to come Fsh LH and amh Which day of period to be done 3july 2022 is first day

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In 48 hours ...  Read More

Please tell me the result for my blood checkup and for what this blood test is taken.is everything is normal ?thank you in advance

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The prolactin levels are increased. Are u having trouble with your periods? ...  Read More

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