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I have given a casual blood sample of TB Gold Standard for UAE work Visa came with positive result was shocked as I do not have any Symptoms and is it any way connected to HIV which is negative for me. I'm shattered pls clarify
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Hi Consult a pulmonologist in person
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Hi. I understand your concern s. you will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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TB gold indicates that you have been exposed ro TB germs. Now you need to rule out whether you have active disease or not
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