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Mountex test 8 mm
My doc advised me to take mountex tb test as my esr level was 70 and i had very mild fever upto 99 (evening only) till 7 days along with issue in exhaling, weakness and tiredness.. So my mountex test came today and it is 8*8 mm..
Since yesterday fever didnt come and feeling slightly better.
Please advise if i am having tb or should i take medication for this?
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Dr. Pritam Duttagupta
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
High ESR 70 mm suggests only inflammation which is common in covid 19 also. Only high ESR can't be a reason to suspect TB.
Do you have any swelling in neck or arm pit?
Any allergic history? Allergy to dust or any food?
Montoux test result may confuse you. Don't interpret Montoux test result all by yourself. Consult doctor.
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Dr. Avni Sharma
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2 yrs exp
Ujjain
Mantoux test isn't a diagnostic for tuberculosis. You need to go for a NAAT test (PCR) for the conclusive evidence for the same.
If symptoms persist then consult for a detailed discussion.
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monitoring of SpO2 levels and temperature is highly mandatory.
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta
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43 yrs exp
Meerut
It is not necessary that you have TB, Mountex is not a conclusive test. You should not take medication for TB unless the patient is confirmed to have the disease. You could consult a doctor for further investigation and guidance.
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