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Mantoux skin test
If someone had TB earlier (some 15 years back), will Mantoux test show false positive result at present?
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Yes it can give false positive results.
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Positive result is possible with past history of Tuberculosis.
If symptoms are not there, no need to worry
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If symptoms are not there, don't repeat Mantouxx test.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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Chennai
Any patient who are already treated with PTB, montiux test will be positive, moreover it's not a confirmatory test,it just adds to your diagnosis Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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