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2018-02-26 11:47:17
8.8mm esr blood test shows for a tuberculosis for a two years old child. What does it mean
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Please Alone ESR is not diagnostic criteria Do Xray chest, mountoux test, to rule out tuberculosis

Answered2018-03-01 04:52:42

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This value is normal. For diagnosing TB in a child,in addition to blood tests,X-ray chest and montoux skin test is mandatory. Plz consult your paediatrician for physical examination and investigation for further management.

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