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TB test Positive
I'm an Indian student planning for Masters in the US. I have been checking my immunization as per university's reqt at Apollo chennai. during which, I found out that my TB test result was positive with 25mm induration. Doctor said it is not a problem. Also the Chest X-Ray was clear.
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Without chest X-ray findings and sign symptoms TB test( Mantoux) has no value.It may be completely normal to be positive in some people so don’t worry I think there will be no issue in visa.
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