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Mantoux test
My mantoux test result is 28mm x 30mm please clear me is it positive or negative, and ese value is 38 in 1 hour what that mean. Need treatment or not.
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need further investigation to confirm tb, mantoux is not enough to diagnose tb in india
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If Mantoux test is positive - not to worry , need to investigate further to rule out active tb infection .
Consult a pulmonologist for further work up
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
montoux test can be positive it does not specify active infection . if symptoms present do the chest x ray
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Montoux is not confirmatory test of Tb
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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Mantoues test alone is not helpful in diagnosis of Tb.it must be read with symptoms and other tests.esr is high and it will be more in many conditions.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
mantoux doesn't show active tb..kindly consult to rule out active tb
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