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PPD TEST POSITIVE

2017-04-06 20:18:53
I just got a positive ppd test that I did for my annual screening. I had BCG vaccine and now I'm very afraid that this might mean I have TB!
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Recent BCG vaccination can give a positive PPD test. Only a strongly positive test along with signs and symptoms, suggests TB infection.

Answered2017-04-24 03:31:17

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