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2019-06-08 05:42:51
I getting treated for Tuberculosis Epididymitis as I have not been clinically diagnosed but was prescribed on Clinical basis. So my question is If I take TB blood test after Treatment it should be negative?
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Hi . I understand your concern s. No blood tests detect TB

Answered2019-06-08 10:13:32

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No blood test are not useful

Answered2019-06-08 05:59:22

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Hi Blood test is not efficient to detect TB

Answered2019-06-16 10:52:08

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