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Mountex test 8 mm
My doc advised me to take mountex tb test as my esr level was 70 and i had very mild fever upto 99 (evening only) till 7 days along with issue in exhaling, weakness and tiredness.. So my mountex test came today and it is 8*8 mm..
Since yesterday fever didnt come and feeling slightly better.
Please advise if i am having tb or should i take medication for this?
High ESR 70 mm suggests only inflammation which is common in covid 19 also. Only high ESR can't be a reason to suspect TB.
Do you have any swelling in neck or arm pit?
Any allergic history? Allergy to dust or any food?
Montoux test result may confuse you. Don't interpret Montoux test result all by yourself. Consult doctor.
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Mantoux test isn't a diagnostic for tuberculosis. You need to go for a NAAT test (PCR) for the conclusive evidence for the same.
If symptoms persist then consult for a detailed discussion.
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