Mantoux tested 20mm

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Mantoux tested 20mm

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Hi my mother has recently undergone Mantoux test and the result has come as induration 20mm. Is this indicative of positive TB? She does not have any symptoms of TB. So does the test results indicate that she has TB?? What can be done further, please suggest.

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Dr. Pallavi R Hegde Ayurveda 16 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pallavi R Hegde

Ayurveda 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Consult her doctor who suggested this test.

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