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Mantoux test
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Can mantoux test come positive after one year??
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
Diabetologist
17 yrs exp
Patna
If you were vaccinated with BCG, you may have a positive reaction to a TB skin test . This reaction may be due to infection with the TB bacteria . However, in some people, BCG may cause a positive skin test when they are not infected with TB bacteria .
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