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2021-03-04 02:17:23
What is Tonsillar TB? Can it be diagnosed with mantoux test? If not which test can be taken to diagnose it? I've asked this coz I get sore throat very frequently and a doctor prescribed me to get mantoux test done.
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Mantoux will tell about immunity and infection but will not give a diagnosis of tonsillar tb, that will be diagnosed by culture and microscopy of tonsillar tissue For more guidance take a personal instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408

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