more than 15 mm show Mantoux positive. Mantoux test is positive, it doesn’t necessarily mean she has active TB disease. It just means that the bacteria have entered her body. doctor will check her for any signs of TB. The next step is a chest X-ray to check for TB infection in the lungs. If there is any indication then she has an active infection, she will be treated.
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