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2017-10-14 01:01:23
Does IGRA test for tb works to identify it I am losing weight I suffered from tb 3years back used medication for 10months please suggest lost 20kgs ,frequent weakness fatique muscleweakness headstress Pain in ribs and pleura
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Igra test will not help. If u have lung TB then chest x-ray and sputum AFB culture    should be done.

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