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Mantoux tested 20mm

2018-04-22 03:19:43
Hi my mother has recently undergone Mantoux test and the result has come as induration 20mm. Is this indicative of positive TB? She does not have any symptoms of TB. So does the test results indicate that she has TB?? What can be done further, please suggest.
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Consult her doctor who suggested this test.

Answered2018-04-22 08:49:03

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