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2021-07-14 13:00:15
Recently i have got Anal Fistula surgery and before surgery i have been went through major surgical profile along with Mantoux test and TB Quantiferon Gold test. In Mantoux test after 48 hours nothing came at that place, but when i went for check up on same he twisted the skin and pressed and i have got pain and small bump over there and in TB Quantiferon Gold test it said positive with 9.8%. which doctor i need to consult for this issue?
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If you are having productive cough you can do sputum for Gene xpert And need to ask few more questions if any other symptoms /weight loss and others
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